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Behind the music:

Swing jazz, emerging in the early 1930s, revolutionized the jazz scene with its rhythmic vitality and strong, swinging beat. Characterized by big bands led by figures like Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, this style emphasized smooth, orchestrated arrangements that highlighted solos and tight ensemble playing. Swing became the popular music of the era, influencing dance styles and driving the evolution of jazz into new territories like bebop in the subsequent decades. Its infectious energy and ability to bring people together made it a hallmark of American music culture.