These three-minute black-and-white films featured artists of the Big Band, Jazz and Swing era, such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Louis Armstrong.
Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein
The early 1940s witnessed the emergence of Soundies, a pioneering format that predated music videos, showcasing renowned artists from the Big Band, Jazz, and Swing era, including legendary performers Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Louis Jordan.
