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Final Recordings of Swing Era Masters: Mary Lou Williams, Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt and more
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There are many facets to great artists' careers, from their earliest musical adventures to their final recordings. Some lose their remarkable musical facilities as age, illness or drug abuse takes its toll, while others maintain their mastery until their final performance.The swing era was particularly tough on musicians, with the demands of constant travel and rampant racism.
In this hour, you will hear the final musical statements of swing era jazz masters on their final recordings . Featured musicians include

Mary Lou Williams
piano1910 - 1981

Fats Waller
piano1904 - 1943

Charlie Christian
guitar, electric1916 - 1942

Sidney Bechet
saxophone, soprano1897 - 1959

Benny Goodman
clarinet1909 - 1986

Artie Shaw
clarinet1910 - 2004

Django Reinhardt
guitar1910 - 1953

Art Tatum
piano1909 - 1956

Count Basie
piano1904 - 1984

Johnny Hodges
saxophone, alto1907 - 1970

Harry Carney
saxophone, baritone1910 - 1974
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