Allentown Symphony Pops and vocal soloist Dee Daniels will entertain with music from the “Great American Swing Book,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown.

Under the direction of conductor Dr. Andrew Kurtz, the Allentown Symphony Pops and guest vocalist Dee Daniels present entertainment from the golden age of Swing, including early Jazz, Blues and ballads.

“Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Bill Bailey” are reminiscent of the Tin Pan Alley era, which spanned the late 18th to early 19th centuries, and includes early Jazz standards such as “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” (1921), “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love” (1928) and a classic Blues tune “Gimme A Pigfoot” (1933) by Vaudeville songwriters Coot Grant and Wesley Wilson.

Increased improvisation of melodies along with expanded instrumentation and ballroom dance tempos spurred the advent of the Swing and Big Band era, which ushered in popular songs by Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and songwriter Eden Ahbez.

The music of the 1950s added Southern Gospel, Rural Blues and electric instrumentation to create Rhythm and Blues and Soul as heard in “Hallelujah I Just Love Him So” (1955) and “Fever” (1956).

The advent of 1960s’ rock was characterized by a combination of Rhythm and Blues, increased amplification, music distortion and a drum-heavy driving force.

The original Smooth Jazz version of “That’s Life” (1963) performed by Mississippi-born Jazz vocalist Marion Montgomery was cool and sophisticated. The 1966 version performed by Frank Sinatra was a huge hit.

From sultry ballads to finger-snapping Big Band favorites, the “Great American Swing Book” captures elegance, rhythm and irresistible charm of an era that defined American music.

Daniels is a Jazz vocalist who performs a mix of standards, Blues, Gospel and original compositions.

Kurtz is President, CEO and Music Director of the Gulf Coast Symphony. He completed Doctoral studies in conducting at the Peabody Conservatory and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Virginia where he received a Master’s in Music History and a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Drama.

“The Great American Swing Book,” Allentown Symphony Pops, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown. Free tickets for those 21 and under. Tickets: at the box office; 610-432-6715; https://millersymphonyhall.org

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