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The history of all big jazz bands shows was, first they played for dancing, and then they played for singing
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"The history of all big jazz bands shows was, first they played for dancing, and then they played for singing"

- Norman Granz

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Norman Granz's quote talks to the evolution of jazz music. He is recommending that the background of huge big band has actually been just one of development, from playing for dancing to playing for vocal singing. This implies that jazz music has actually ended up being much more sophisticated in time, as it has actually moved away from its roots as a form of dancing music and towards a more expressive, lyrical design. This is likely due to the influence of vocalists, that have actually added a new measurement to jazz music by presenting lyrics and tunes. As jazz songs has come to be extra preferred, it has likewise ended up being a lot more complex and varied, with different styles and categories arising. Granz's quote is a testimony to the development of jazz music, and also exactly how it has come to be an extra meaningful as well as lyrical form of music.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Norman Granz between August 6, 1918 and November 22, 2001. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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