Swing Era

3. Goodman, the "King of Swing" who played the clarinet and was a bandleader.
5. Young, nicknamed "Prez" and had a style of swing that was light and relaxed.
6. Dorsey, named "The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing" because of his trombone style.
7. Miller, his band was known for romantic ballads and energetic hard swing.
8. Fitzgerald, had a three-and-a-half octave range.

1. Ellington, known as the "greatest composer and bandleader of his time".
2. Basie, known for his piano style and was the first African American to win a Grammy Award.
3. Holiday, influenced by Bessie Smith and nicknamed "Lady Day".
4. Shaw, named "one of jazz's finest clarinetist" born in New York
9. Armstrong, "Satchmo" the "leading trumpeter" changed jazz.