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Back in the 1930s and 40s, the music of swing jazz music was considered outrageous by many parents. If you were a teenager or college student and you loved this music, it was considered to be a form of rebellion. By absorbing this culture of swing, you could rebel against your parents.
When you look at old photos of Benny Goodman and other jazz players, many people today think that it was the music that represented the people of that era and the time period but in reality, many folks at the time hated the music and were outraged by it.
One of the reasons why people did not like it, was because of the unconventional rhythms of jazz and bebop. People were used to the simple rhythms of the waltz and folks songs.
These days, you can't shock parents anymore with swing music. Parents are no longer outraged by the music of swing.
When you look at old photos of Benny Goodman and other jazz players, many people today think that it was the music that represented the people of that era and the time period but in reality, many folks at the time hated the music and were outraged by it.
One of the reasons why people did not like it, was because of the unconventional rhythms of jazz and bebop. People were used to the simple rhythms of the waltz and folks songs.
These days, you can't shock parents anymore with swing music. Parents are no longer outraged by the music of swing.
