American Songwriter

4 of the Most Important Jazz Artists of the 1940s

The 1940s were a tumultuous time and, by extension, an exciting time in America. World War II loomed and eventually took hold of the globe. Soldiers fought the Nazis abroad, eventually victorious. But ...
Jazz

Paul Shapiro Releases "Essen," a Tribute to 1940s Yiddish Jazz

New York-based saxophonist Paul Shapiros third album, Essen, to be released on June 24, pays heartfelt homage to the Yiddish swing jazz of the 1940s. Essenthe Yiddish word for eatplays off of the same ...
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Tap dance, jazz, Mexican zapateado and Son Jarocho come together to tell the history of the female experience during the 1940’s Zoot Suit Riots

This December, the Performing Arts Series at the University of Nevada, Reno presents a refreshingly unexpected performance from San Francisco-based polyrhythmic dance and music ensemble, La Mezcla. On ...