Episode Overview
In 1935, swing music captured the hearts of the nation, with Benny Goodman rising to fame as the king of swing and a beloved matinee idol. Amid the struggles of the Depression, Americans were eager to escape their worries through dance. "Swing: Pure Pleasure" explores the ongoing journeys of Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Louis Armstrong, while also highlighting the emergence of the incredible Billie Holiday.
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Season 1 Episodes 10
1.
Gumbo: Beginnings to 1917
2.
The Gift: 1917-1924
3.
Our Language: 1924 -1929
4.
The True Welcome: 1929-1934
5.
Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937
6.
Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939
7.
Dedicated to Chaos: 1940-1945
8.
Risk: 1945-1955
9.
The Adventure: 1956-1960
10.
A Masterpiece by Midnight: 1960 to the Present
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