Roadshow Rhythms: How Territory Bands Built Jazz’s Identity
From The History of Jazz Music Podcast · 18:15
Show by History Podcasts & Josh Linsk
Explore the itinerant dance orchestras that crisscrossed America in the 1920s‑'60s, how they spread swing and blues, and how their musicians—including early Count Basie—shaped the language of jazz. From segregation‑era gigs to radio broadcasts, see how these regional roadshows forged a national sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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