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[John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges, alto saxophonist from the Duke Ellington Orchestra, talking to student at the Pine Crest School: Fort Lauderdale, Florida]

Image from the Roy Erickson Collection in the State Library and Archives of Florida.

In the BGSU Libraries Catalog, try the following subject searches:

• Big Band Music
• Dance Orchestra Music
• Swing (Music)
  
• Big Bands
• Dance Orchestras
• Jazz Ensembles
• Jazz Vocals

To find books about big band musicians or performers, try a SUBJECT search of the individual's name (Last name, First name).

To find books, recordings, or scores (printed music) by big band musicians or performers, try an AUTHOR search of the individual's name, or a TITLE search of an album title or a song title.

You can also limit your search results by designating a specific material type, such as sound recording or musical score.

Note: Many albums have excellent historical and biographical notes, and lyrics are frequently included on containers or inner liners.