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Chick Webb's Big Beat Style of Swing Led Directly to Rock 'n' Roll

Chick Webb's Big Beat Style of Swing Led Directly to Rock 'n' Roll

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Chick Webb's Big Beat Style of Swing Led Directly to Rock 'n' Roll

FromLet It Roll

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Jul 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hosts Nate Wilcox welcomes Stephanie Stein Crease, the author of "Rhythm Man: Chick Webb and the Beat that Changed America" to discuss the great swing king, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Jordan, Benny Goodman and Webb's impact on our culture.
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Released:
Jul 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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