Revel In The Sounds Of The Swing Jazz Era: What Makes Them So Great? | Razzmajazz Dixieland Band

Every artist and musician wants to leave a mark on the world with the art they create, but everyone doesn’t have that honor. For the people who brought Swing Jazz to the fore of American society, it was no easy feat either.

The Razzmajazz DixielandBand has been performing these rhythmic sounds for over 34 years, bringing the Swing Jazz era to life for connoisseurs of jazz music in North Texas. The band has performed at various types of events and has shown unwavering commitment to celebrating this all-American genre.

Behind the perseverance and commitment to the sounds we now know—and love—as Swing Jazz music, there were countless greats. This popular jazz style has persisted in the hearts of Americans and jazz lovers all over the world—and its unparalleled sound is to credit for this accolade.

So, what about the Golden Age of Swing—which was primarily between the 1930s and 1940s—makes it so great?

The ensemble

The key defining feature of Swing Jazz was the Big Bands that performed these delightful tunes. These Big Bands emerged during the time and served as an escape for people who were looking to add some flair to their lives—especially after the end of the Depression and World Wars.

The multi-instrument Big Bands offered a charismatic performance that left everyone in a state of awe and wonder. With the emergence of talented bandleaders and Big Band music taking over the world, Swing Jazz made its place in the fabric of American society. 

This era brought in the idea of spectacle when associated with jazz music, making Swing Jazz greats like Benny Goodman a hit all over the world. 

From arrangements to harmonies, Big Band music defined the Swing Jazz era and enabled it to spread far and wide.

The ingredients to great music

What contributed to Swing Jazz’s success was just how pleasant and lively the music was. Apart from improvisation and a symphony of instruments, the music was smooth, simple, and effortlessly charismatic for the listeners.

The lyrical melodies and simple-yet-clear harmonies made the music easy on the ears and a delight for audiences to listen to. 

What added to its high-energy charm was the rhythmic quality and solid beat. The beat of Swing Jazz music gave the perfect backdrop to entertaining, lively performances that kept audiences engaged and on their feet!

Music to dance to

Jazz music—and the swing style in particular—was the definitive dance music of the period between 1930 and 1940. The Swing Era saw the rise of countless dance trends that took over the world by storm. These included the Charleston, Lindy Hop, the Boogie Woogie, Jitterbug, and the Jive, among various others. 

At a time when people were looking for a change in the pace of their lives, Swing Jazz brought in a lively era of high-energy dances and swinging music that changed the course of history forever.

Listen to a Swing Jazz band today

Sit back, unwind, and listen to Razzmajazz Dixieland Band’s repertoire of over 950 songs today. You don’t have to book a Swing Jazz or New Orleans Traditional Jazz band to listen to these lively tunes, all you have to do is get our CD today.

The talented jazz musicians from North Texas have been performing at various events since 1984, bringing their passion and vast experience to special occasions around the area. If you want to book them for your event after the global pandemic going on subsides, contact them for booking information.

Their past performances

The leading jazz band from North Texas performs at grand openings, dinners, corporate events, and weddings. They’ve been entertaining the people of North Texas with their Swing and New Orleans Jazz music since 1984, some of the organizations they’ve performed for are:

• Dark Suites Hotel 
• Walnut Creek Country Club
• Six Flags Over Texas
• National Semiconductor
• IBM
• Ft. Worth Cattledrive Rest. 
• Plano Firefighters Assoc.
• Pecan Street Arts Festival - Arlington
• Main Street Arts Festival - Fort Worth
• Dallas Museum of Art
• Aerospace Optics
• Richland Pointe Mall
• Law Offices of Windle Turley
• Mira Vista Country Club
• Anheuser-Busch
• Mesquite Exchange Club
• Children's Medical Center
• Case Power and Equipment
• Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
• Fielder Road Baptist Church
• St Alban's Parish - Anglican
• Fort Worth Boat Club
• North American Society of First Responders
• Globe Life Park
• Dallas Mavericks
• Albertson's Food Stores
• Brinker International
• Texas Rangers
• Anatole Hotel
• Junior League of Arlington

Debunking 3 Myths About Jazz | Razzmajazz Dixieland Band

Jazz music has been around for as long as one can remember. Over the past century, the genre has blossomed through the passion and incredible talents of jazz greats like Ellington and Armstrong.

The beauty and entertainment of jazz music are part of its old-world charm. As connoisseurs of the all-American genre, the Razzmajazz Dixieland Band knows of the inextricable place jazz music holds in the hearts of people everywhere. Specializing in the New Orleans Traditional and Swing Jazz styles, the band has been entertaining residents of North Texas for over 3 decades now. 

Whether you’re a lover of smooth jazz tunes or have listened to the entertaining music at festive events, there are many myths you’ve probably heard of this 20^th century genre. Here are some of the common myths about jazz music, debunked:

Myth: It’s a serious genre

Fact: Many people who haven’t heard much of jazz music assume it’s all about dark melodies and seriousness. It’s often associated with somber corporate events or the perfect background music for weddings. However, that’s not all there is to this rich genre. 

Jazz music has long been a mainstay of celebrations owing to its upbeat nature. The high-energy, engaging performances of large jazz bands can bring a crowd to life like no other! Jazz performances are all about improvising and getting the audience to feel the music. 

Throughout history, jazz has been the theme song to revolutionary movements and change. The swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop are just some of the many energetic dances that were ushered in by jazz music. 

Myth: Jazz isn’t as popular anymore

Fact: The golden era of jazz music came about in the 1920s. At a time when youthfulness, carefree attitudes, and wealth were a big part of American society, the musical genre was developed. 

Popularly known as the Jazz Age, the Roaring Twenties shaped the trajectory of jazz music’s success.

However, that wasn’t the end of it. Now, a century later, jazz music still continues to be just as popular. 

Whether it’s at grand event openings or intimate dinners, the genre is the perfect musical entertainment for guests. Its versatility—in band size, style, and fashion—has allowed it to persist through the ages!

Myth: You can’t enjoy jazz until you’re well-versed in it 

Fact: Many believe that you need to be a connoisseur of jazz music to be able to enjoy it—this couldn’t be further from the truth. A keen knowledge of the jazz standards will definitely make you more appreciative of the genre, but that doebesn’t take away from your enjoyment at all!

The rhythmic tunes of Swing Jazz and New Orleans Traditional Jazz are universally-understood wonders that add life to any event. Everyone can get on their feet and lose track of time dancing to the high-energy beats of the genre. 

Jazz isn’t just heard, it’s felt with your heart.

No one knows this better than one of the best jazz bands in Dallas and the greater North Texas area. Razzmajazz Dixieland Band offers lively Swing Jazz and New Orleans Traditional Jazz performances at wedding receptions, Mardi Gras celebrations, and corporate events. 

Hire this band of talented musicians who’ve been bringing to life events all over North Texas with renditions of songs from Jazz’s golden era.

Contact them for booking information today or buy their CDs to hear their music.

Notable Past Performances

North Texas businesses and residents have chosen the Razzmajazz Dixieland Band to perform at various types of events. Some of them are:

• Park Suites Hotel 
•  Dallas Mavericks
• Aerospace Optics
•  Pecan Street Arts Festival - Arlington
• Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
• National Semiconductor
• IBM 
• Law Offices of Windle Turley
• Anatole Hotel
• North American Society of First Responders
• Globe Life Park
• St Alban's Parish - Anglican
• Richland Pointe Mall
• Mesquite Exchange Club
• Albertson's Food Stores
• Six Flags Over Texas
• Children's Medical Center
• Plano Firefighters Assoc.
• Walnut Creek Country Club
• Texas Rangers
• Ft. Worth Cattle Drive Rest. 
• Case Power and Equipment
• Anheuser-Busch
• Fielder Road Baptist Church
• Dallas Museum of Art
• Brinker International
• Fort Worth Boat Club
• Main Street Arts Festival - Fort Worth
• Mira Vista Country Club
• Junior League of Arlington

 

Women in Jazz: Celebrating the Contributions of Women to Jazz

The oft-celebrated genre of jazz has a long-standing history, with roots firmly established in our country’s rich past itself. The rhythmic tunes of jazz music, however, are usually associated with male musicians. 

From Duke Ellington to Louis Armstrong, these pioneers of jazz made it the global phenomenon as we know it today. 

As one of the leading Swing and New Orleans Traditional Jazzbands in North Texas and the Metroplex Areas, Razzmajazz Dixieland Band has been dedicated to bringing the sounds of Jazz’s Golden Era to life. 

Fans of the upbeat music have hired the band to perform at various events since its inception in 1984. By playing their extensive repertoire of songs, the band celebrates the contributions of the jazz musicians of that have come before them.

Since March is the month of commemorating Women’s History all around the United States, it’s important to look back at the rich contributions of women to jazz.

Ella Fitzgerald

The heart and soul of jazz music lay in the themes of freedom and independence that it embodied. Popularly crowned the title of “The First Lady of Song”, Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most famous jazz singers in the country. 

Her timeless renditions and flexible vocals set her apart from many others of her time, making her the gold standard against which other musicians were often compared. 

Ella Fitzgerald was most famous during the mid-1930s up until the early 1990s. During her long-standing career, she lent her vocals to the sounds of Swing Jazz tunes and often dabbled in improvisation.

Billie Holiday

Nicknamed “Lady Day”, Billie Holiday enjoyed a very celebrated, 30-year musical career. Considered one of the best jazz singers of all time, she was one of the first names that come to mind when thinking of the contributions of women to jazz music.

Redefining the genre as it was known, Billie Holiday was one of the most celebrated and well-known singers in the world of jazz in the 1930s. Her contributions were vital to Jazz’s most prominent years, making her a worldwide phenomenon even today.

Mary Lou Williams

The accomplishments of women in jazz weren’t just limited to vocals, Mary Lou Williams was a composer, performer, and instrumentalist who defined the period between the 1920s and 1940s. 

Her contributions to jazz are unparalleled, making her a pioneer in breaking gender stereotypes and setting the tone for the talented women who followed. 

Mary Lou Williams was exceptionally gifted, penning down countless songs for other jazz greats such as Duke Ellington and mentoring the likes ofDizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis.

Hire A Jazz BandFor Your Next Event

Jazz music has evolved over the years to become the high-energy, lively music we know today. It’s the perfect background music for a beautiful wedding reception and the ideal music to engage your guests at a corporate event. 

Hire a Swing Jazz band for your next event and get your guests tapping their feet and dancing the evening away. Razzmajazz Dixieland Band performs at all types of events—no matter what the venue or size of the event—including weddings, corporate events, intimate dinners, and grand openings.

If you’d like to listen to your favorite jazz tunes on the go, get their CD and start Havin’ Fun today!

For information about booking the New Orleans Traditional and Swing Jazz band, reach out to them.

Their Notable Performances

Razzmajazz Dixieland Band has been performing upbeat jazz music at events all over North Texas and the Metroplex Areas. Take a look at some of the organizers of these events:

•   North American Society of First Responders
• Case Power and Equipment
•   Anheuser-Busch
•   Law Offices of Windle Turley
•   Junior League of Arlington
•   Albertson's Food Stores
• St Alban's Parish - Anglican
• Mira Vista Country Club
• Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
• Globe Life Park
• Fielder Road Baptist Church
• Pecan Street Arts Festival - Arlington
• Dallas Museum of Art
• Dallas Mavericks
• Fort Worth Boat Club
• Park Suites Hotel 
• Plano Firefighters Assoc.
• Ft. Worth Cattledrive Rest. 
• Texas Rangers
• Main Street Arts Festival - Fort Worth
• Children's Medical Center
• Aerospace Optics
• IBM 
• Anatole Hotel
• Walnut Creek Country Club
• Six Flags Over Texas
• Mesquite Exchange Club
• Brinker International
• National Semiconductor
• Richland Pointe Mall