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Dates: during 1930-1939
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To the average person "BAND" simply means a group of musicians who play together, but to one who has a keen sense of appreciation for music, the dance band has a distinct unity all its own.
Discussing the ideal living quarters for the graduate student, Sperry visualized a unit that would include squash courts, an informal library, a small pool, and both a dining room and cafeteria.
A competent leader must carefully choose musicians for his band. Every contractor has his own idea about the type men he wants, and naturally picks them to especially fit his particular style. In so doing, he must not destroy the means of identifying his music. It isn't always easy...
It is quite important that the arranger be thoroughly familiar with individual talent in the band in order to obtain aforementioned results. For example an arrangement for Cab Calloway might be of little value to Lombardo and vice versa.
Notice that Jimmy says that arrangements and showmanship plus musicianship are necessary if a band is to have real popular appeal. From hearing the band three different times this week at the Southland. I think that it ranks with Jimmy Dorsey as being the best all around band in the...