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
