Swing has its roots in 1920s dance music ensembles, which began using new styles of written arrangements, incorporating rhythmic innovations pioneered by Louis Armstrong, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter and other jazzmen. [1] During the World War II era, swing began to decline in popularity, and after war, bebop and jump blues gained popularity. [2]Swing blended with other genres to create new ... More @Wikipedia
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