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Les Robinson played with Artie Shaw?

Yes! I have recordings of him playing alto sax in Artie's mega-hit, "Begin the Beguine" (Jul 24, 1938), "Rose Room" (Jan 31, 1939), and tenor sax in Artie's biggest hit, Stardust (Oct 7, 1940).


What kind of music is swing?

It is a type of jazz, usually performed with a large orchestra and one lead instrument (Ex. Artie Shaw Clarinet, Louie Armstrong Trumpet)


Why did Woodstock occur?

The organizers of the Woodstock Festival were John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, Artie Kornfeld, and Mike Lang. Kornfeld and Lang's original proposal was to build a recording studio and a retreat for rock musicians up in Woodstock.


Where did the Idea of Woodstock come from?

The organizers of the Woodstock Festival were John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, Artie Kornfeld, and Mike Lang. Kornfeld and Lang's original proposal was to build a recording studio and a retreat for rock musicians up in Woodstock.


Who was johnny best?

Johnny Best was a jazz and swing trumpeter known for having a broad-toned style on that instrument. He performed with the top bands of the 1930s and 1940s, in particular, with Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Glenn Miller. One of his most famous solos was on the Miller recording of "Stardust". He was seriously injured in a fall and spent much of his later life in a wheelchair. In spite of his injury he continued to perform regularly, sometimes re-creating his earlier Miller performances as a guest star with Tex Beneke's orchestra. There is more information at http://www.jazzconnectionmag.com/johnny_best_article.htm , among many other sites.