Each band had its own arranger, who wrote the music. Although there were still some improvised solos in swing music, playing the parts that were written by the arranger was very important.

The original Modelaires were formed in Jeannette in the early 1940s ... Swing X-perience for a talent show at Greensburg Central Catholic High School when he was 16. Though he started music ...

Big bandleader Glenn Miller disappeared in 1944He was never found and was only 40 years oldMiller was last seen on a plane ...

The Swing Commanders is a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that performs an exciting mix of 1940s classics ... out even above their incredible music ability and performing skills is their ...