Vintage Jazz

Vintage jazz, a genre that flourished primarily in the early to mid-20th century, encapsulates an era of rich musical experimentation and innovation. It is characterized by its swing rhythms, brass and woodwind instrumentation, complex harmonies, and a strong emphasis on improvisation. Artists like Fats Waller and Artie Shaw & his Gramercy Five were pioneers, blending elements of blues, folk, and classical music to create a sound that was both sophisticated and accessible. The genre's charm lies in its ability to evoke the speakeasy ambiance and the roaring twenties spirit, transporting listeners back to a time of cultural transformation. Vocalists such as Eva Taylor added a soulful depth to the genre, while instrumental masters like Johnny Dodds and Isham Jones And His Orchestra showcased the virtuosity and dynamic range of vintage jazz, making it a timeless testament to the creative possibilities of American music.

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Under the Sea (French Version)
Single - Released January 24, 2025

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American Quartet
Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds Of Joy
Arthur Fields
Artie Shaw & his Gramercy Five
Bennie Moten
Benny Goodman Sextet
Billy Murray
Cab Calloway & His Orchestra
Charlie Barnet
Chick Webb
Don Redman and His Orchestra
Earl Hines
Eddie Cantor
Erskine Hawkins
Eva Taylor
Henry Burr
His Orchestra
Hoagy Carmichael
Jelly Roll Morton
Jimmie Lunceford
Jimmy Blythe
Joe Venuti
Larry Clinton
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Martha Tilton
Paul Lenart
Red Norvo
Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees
Scott Bradlee
Skeets Tolbert
Slim & Slam
Tarmac Rodéo
Tatiana Eva-Marie
The Boswell Sisters
The Cats & The Fiddle
The Ditties
The Ladybugs
The Southern Belle
Van & Schenck
Vince Giordano And The Nighthawks
Virginia Liston
Willie Bryant
Woody Herman
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The Southern Belle
The Boswell Sisters
Tatiana Eva-Marie
Hoagy Carmichael
Chick Webb
Benny Goodman Sextet
Earl Hines
Vince Giordano And The Nighthawks
Jelly Roll Morton
Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees
Jimmie Lunceford
Charlie Barnet
Martha Tilton
Scott Bradlee
Woody Herman
His Orchestra
Cab Calloway & His Orchestra
Paul Lenart
Eddie Cantor
The Cats & The Fiddle
Larry Clinton
Artie Shaw & his Gramercy Five
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Joe Venuti
Erskine Hawkins
Slim & Slam
Tarmac Rodéo
Billy Murray
Bennie Moten
Jimmy Blythe
Red Norvo
American Quartet
Henry Burr
Arthur Fields
Eva Taylor
Don Redman and His Orchestra
上海老百乐门元老爵士乐队
Van & Schenck
The Ditties
Virginia Liston
Andy Kirk & His Twelve Clouds Of Joy
Skeets Tolbert
The Ladybugs
Willie Bryant