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
