How the Acoustic Guitar Kept the Pulse of the Swing Era
2024-11-10
Guitarist Fred Guy onstage with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Photo: William P. Gottlieb During the swing era, roughly 1929 to 1946, professional opportunities for acoustic guitar players reached an all-time high. Even at the depth of the Great Depression, bands performed nationwide for the country’s most popular recreation: dancing. WithContinue Reading
