Guy Rathbun

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Recent Pieces from Guy Rathbun

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Boosting Morale (59:00)
From: Guy Rathbun

In the decade of the1920s, jazz evolves into the heartbeat of America. The music is the catapult into a new era around the world. Looking back, it is an astonishing evolution ...
Caption: Lovie Austin

Trailblazing Women (59:00)
From: Guy Rathbun

The 1920s was a important time in the earliest years of jazz, as musicians began migrating to points north of New Orleans. Any time there’s a discussion regarding the decade, ...
Caption: Frank Teschemacher

The Pied Pipers of Chicago (59:00)
From: Guy Rathbun

The 1920s were a exciting time for jazz in Chicago. While all jazz musicians played crucial roles in shaping a style that took on the name of the city, clarinetists faced ...
Caption: Omer Simeon

The Pied Pipers of New Orleans (59:00)
From: Guy Rathbun

The story of early jazz clarinetists is a fascinating journey through the evolution of jazz. Not only did it play a crucial role in shaping the distinctive sound of the ...
Caption: Lil Armstrong

When Jazz Was Immoral (59:00)
From: Guy Rathbun

the 1920s the watchful eye of a moralist group of private citizens known as the Chicago Vigilance Committee delivered an urgent message to the public that emphatically ...
Caption: Bertha "Chippie" Hill

An Age of Contradictions (59:00)
From: Guy Rathbun

The 1920s propelled America into the 20th Century, marked by a stark division between the 'haves' and 'have-nots.' It was during this era that jazz, a genre known for its ...
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NYC Style (or a Tale of Two Cities) (59:00)
From: Guy Rathbun

As jazz moved from Chicago to the Northeast an innovative presence was heard. Still embedded in the roots of New Orleans, New York added an element of sophistication and ...
Caption: Graystone playbill c.1929

Motor City Breakdown (59:00)
From: Guy Rathbun

Detroit played a significant role in the development and popularization of jazz during the 1920s. The city's vibrant music scene and cultural environment contributed to the ...
Caption: Johnny Dedroit's Band, Credit: c. 1926

Melody & Rhythm (59:00)
From: Guy Rathbun

In jazz of the 1920s, melody is defined by improvisation and the blue notes. Rhythm is characterized by syncopation and provided a dynamic foundation for jazz. It also fueled ...
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The Three Tenors (59:00)
From: Guy Rathbun

This is not about opera. Instead, it’s the early history of three pioneering saxophonists 1920s and ‘30s that had a major impact on the future of jazz: Colman Hawkins, Ben ...