KnowraSwing eraLinked fromLinked fromThe 12 pages that link to Swing era, each with the reason it gives.All 12Related 2Narrower topic 10Big bandNarrower topic: Big bands became the era’s defining sound and a major form of popular entertainment.Benny GoodmanNarrower topic: Goodman’s national success made him one of the era’s defining bandleaders.Lionel HamptonNarrower topic: Hampton’s Goodman recordings and touring orchestra became prominent within swing’s mass audience.Fletcher HendersonNarrower topic: Henderson’s charts and orchestral ideas became part of the era’s defining sound.Lester YoungNarrower topic: Young’s most influential early work emerged within Basie’s swing-era orchestra.Kansas City jazzNarrower topic: Kansas City bands helped define the sound and performance practices of the era.Artie ShawNarrower topic: Shaw’s orchestra became one of the era’s most popular bands and helped define its sound.Benny CarterNarrower topic: Carter’s arranging and bandleading helped define the music of this period.Jimmy DorseyNarrower topic: Dorsey’s career unfolded within this broader musical and commercial moment.JitterbugNarrower topic: Jitterbug became a conspicuous social dance during this era.