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Author(s): Todd Decker
ISBN(s): 9780520268906, 0520268881
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 2.83 MB
Year: 2011
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0520268881 
ISBN 13: 9780520268906
Author: Todd Decker

Fred Astaire: one of the great jazz artists of the twentieth century? Astaire is best known for his brilliant dancing in the movie musicals of the 1930s, but in Music Makes Me, Todd Decker argues that Astaire’s work as a dancer and choreographer —particularly in the realm of tap dancing—made a significant contribution to the art of jazz. Decker examines the full range of Astaire’s work in filmed and recorded media, from a 1926 recording with George Gershwin to his 1970 blues stylings on television, and analyzes Astaire’s creative relationships with the greats, including George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, and Johnny Mercer. He also highlights Astaire’s collaborations with African American musicians and his work with lesser known professionals—arrangers, musicians, dance directors, and performers.

Music Makes Me Fred Astaire and Jazz 1st Table of contents:

Part One: Astaire Among Others

  1. “There’s a Difference and Astaire is It”

    • Exploring what made Fred Astaire stand out from other performers of his time.

    • A look at the uniqueness of his talent, approach to dance, and role in Hollywood.

  2. “I Am a Creator”

    • Astaire’s self-perception as a creator rather than just a performer.

    • His role in the shaping of musical numbers and choreography in film.

Part Two: Astaire at the Studios

  1. “I Play with the Very Best Bands”

    • Astaire’s collaboration with top jazz and popular music bands of the era.

    • His relationship with legendary bandleaders and musicians.

  2. “Tell Them to Let It Swing”

    • Astaire’s influence on music arrangements, especially with regard to swing and rhythm.

    • How he encouraged bands to embrace the swing era and adapt music to dance.

  3. “Fixing Up” Tunes

    • Astaire’s approach to musical numbers and his role in refining songs.

    • The process of “fixing up” or altering tunes for performance and film.

Part Three: Astaire in Jazz and Popular Music

  1. “Keep Time with the Time and with the Times”

    • The alignment of Astaire’s performance style with contemporary music trends.

    • A look at how his dancing kept pace with changes in popular music.

  2. “Jazz Means the Blues”

    • Exploring Astaire’s engagement with jazz, particularly blues elements in his performances.

    • The relationship between dance, jazz, and emotional expression.

  3. “Something That’ll Send Me”

    • The search for music that inspired and energized Astaire’s dance performances.

    • How the right tune could elevate his choreography.

  4. “You Play and I’ll Dance”

    • Astaire’s partnership with musicians and his collaborative approach to performance.

    • How his interaction with the band created a dynamic, improvisational style in his dancing.

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