[78-L] Benny Goodman rhythm sections

[Julian Vein]

On 21/09/12 12:15, Tim Huskisson wrote:
> Musical styles were changing - many of the tunes were more 'riff' based,
> particularly after the influence of Count Basie. But specifically to
> Goodman, the inclusion of Charlie Christian inevitably led to a change of
> direction to accommodate his own unique (for the time) style.
>
> Tim Huskisson
>
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I suspect BG used the rhythm section in the sextet as part of the 
texture, whereas in the big band it supplied a rhythmic and harmonic 
supporting role. Also, the studio balance favoured the sextet rhythm, 
but in the big band it was more recessed.

      Julian Vein