Smithsonian Folkways FW-02810-CCD Jazz- Vol. 10- Boogie Woogie and Jump and Kansas City, Smithsonian Folkways, Mfr#: FW-02810-CCD

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution the national museum of the United States. They are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation preservation and dissemination of sound. Folkways Records believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world. Through the dissemination of audio recordings and educational materials Folkways Records seek to strengthen people s engagement with their own cultural heritage and to enhance their awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of others. Our mission is the legacy of Moses Asch who founded Folkways Records in 1948 to document "people s music " spoken word instruction and sounds from around the world. The Smithsonian acquired Folkways from the Asch estate in 1987 and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has continued the Folkways commitment to cultural diversity education increased understanding and lively engagement with the world of sound.

There is no single kind of music that led to the creation of jazz. Instead the genre evolved and continues to evolve from diverse musical avenues. Following the popularity of swing music in the 1930s boogie woogie—with its characteristic walking bass pattern—captivated audiences and dancers. Performed by pianists like Count Basie and Meade Lux Lewis this exciting rhythm provides—as Basie said—"four heavy beats to a bar and no cheating."