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Music Appreciation

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5. Yup- My dad was a jazz & big band freak; we grew up with Duke, Ella, Benny, Count Basie & all the great female vocalists

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 01:10 AM

14 hrs ago

Built his own hi-fi in 1955. In our house, the kids were telling the adults to "Turn it down!"

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📀 Stompin' at the Savoy - Benny Goodman, The King of Swing [View all] appalachiablue 14 hrs ago OP

This version recorded in December 1936 (Wikipedia) Frasier Balzov 14 hrs ago #1

Thanx for the info. Enjoy! appalachiablue 14 hrs ago #2

That rhythm section just keeps chuggin' along NBachers 14 hrs ago #3