1920s–1930s jazz | From early jazz to swing

Recordings to explore this era

1. 1926

   The Hot Five Sessions

   Louis Armstrong

   A series of recordings by Louis Armstrong’s small group, central to the emergence of the soloist in modern jazz and a landmark in the music’s early history.

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2. 1935

   Djangology (Quintette du Hot Club de France)

   Django Reinhardt / Stéphane Grappelli

   The all-string band formed by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli helped establish Gypsy jazz, creating a distinctive ensemble sound without horns.

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3. 1938

   Live at Carnegie Hall, 1938

   Benny Goodman

   A legendary concert that epitomized the pinnacle of the swing era. Musicians from various orchestras, including Count Basie and Lester Young, also made appearances. This was a historic moment when jazz first took the stage at Carnegie Hall.

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