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Billy M. Spikes

Swing vs Bebop: What Changed in the Music?

August 6, 2026 | History & Eras | Billy M. Spikes

An exploration of the seismic shift from the dance-oriented big bands of the Swing era to the virtuosic, art-focused innovations of Bebop. This guide analyzes the technical, social, and philosophical changes that redefined jazz in the 1940s.

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Free Jazz vs Free Improvisation: Where the Terms Overlap

August 2, 2026 | Jazz Styles | Billy M. Spikes

An exploration of the nuanced distinctions between Free Jazz and Free Improvisation. This guide analyzes the shift from jazz-based liberation to non-idiomatic expression and the historical intersections of the two movements.

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