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Music Appreciation

ProfessorGAC

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9. So Was My Dad

Reply to NBachers (Reply #5)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 09:31 PM

3 hrs ago

But, he was born in '31, so he was a young boy when swing was at its zenith.
He became a cool jazz fan while in the army in the late 40s/early 50s.
But, I grew up amidst a pop jazz atmosphere, too.

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📀 Stompin' at the Savoy - Benny Goodman, The King of Swing [View all] appalachiablue Yesterday OP

This version recorded in December 1936 (Wikipedia) Frasier Balzov Yesterday #1

Thanx for the info. Enjoy! appalachiablue 23 hrs ago #2

That rhythm section just keeps chuggin' along NBachers 23 hrs ago #3

Sure does, what a great era for music. My mom and aunts danced to music by BG and appalachiablue 23 hrs ago #4

Yup- My dad was a jazz & big band freak; we grew up with Duke, Ella, Benny, Count Basie & all the great female vocalists NBachers 23 hrs ago #5

Sounds great, what a fun home! Parents enjoying the vibes. Luv all those artists. Tx for the post. appalachiablue 23 hrs ago #6

So Was My Dad ProfessorGAC 3 hrs ago #9

Interesting - on the second video, Benny forbid his musicians from tapping their feet while playing: unprofessional. 3Hotdogs 17 hrs ago #7

Played "Stompin'" On The Piano When I Was A Kid ProfessorGAC 4 hrs ago #8