In the 1920s, the jazz scene saw flappers dancing to the Charleston in big name cities across the nation. The jazz age impacted pop culture, fashion, testing the law after the passing of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constituti0n, and so much more.
In the 1930s, the jazz scene defined the big band concept. So let's go from there.
Influential bandleaders include Count Basie, Jimmy & Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw...to name a few.
Duke Ellington and his band are especially known for such swing jazz songs as "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)", "Caravan," and many more.
"Body and Soul" - A feature in the Broadway show, Three's a Crowd ... Coleman Hawkin's rendition became a commercial hit and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1973 ... Most recorded jazz standard of all time
"Embraceable You" - A feature in the Broadway musical, Crazy ... Composed by George Gershwin & Lyrics penned by Ira Gershwin ... Introduced by Ginger Rogers ... Billie Holiday's rendition (1944) was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2005.
"Georgia on My Mind" - Ray Charles's version on The Genius Hits the Road (1960) was a No. 1 hit, won 2 Grammy Awards, and is the defining rendition.
"I Got Rhythm" - A feature in the Broadway show, Girl Crazy ... Composed by George Gershwin & Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Other notable compositions include "Memories of You," "Mood Indigo," "On the Sunny Side of the Street," and many more.
Noteworthy standards by year in the 1930s decade are listed on Wikipedia. Follow for more.
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