"Moten Swing"
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"Moten Swing" is a classic 1932 jazz composition that became one of the defining recordings of the Kansas City swing style and a key influence on the development of big band jazz.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Moten Swing | 2 |
| "Moten Swing" canonical | 1 |
| Moten Swing (1932 recording) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5253538 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
Target entity: "Moten Swing" Context triple: [Bennie Moten Orchestra, notableWork, "Moten Swing"]
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A.
Watermelon Man
"Watermelon Man" is a jazz standard composed by Herbie Hancock that became one of his most famous and frequently covered tunes, blending soulful grooves with catchy, accessible melodies.
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B.
Syncopation
Syncopation is a 1942 American musical drama film centered on the history and development of jazz music.
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C.
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a landmark 1931 jazz standard by Duke Ellington that helped define the swing era and popularize the concept of swing in jazz music.
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D.
Stompin’ at the Savoy
"Stompin’ at the Savoy" is a classic swing-era jazz standard, closely associated with the Harlem Savoy Ballroom and famed for its infectious rhythm and enduring popularity among big band and jazz ensembles.
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E.
Minnie the Moocher
"Minnie the Moocher" is a classic 1931 jazz and scat-singing hit by Cab Calloway, famous for its call-and-response "hi-de-hi-de-ho" chorus and enduring influence in popular culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: "Moten Swing" Target entity description: "Moten Swing" is a classic 1932 jazz composition that became one of the defining recordings of the Kansas City swing style and a key influence on the development of big band jazz.
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A.
Watermelon Man
"Watermelon Man" is a jazz standard composed by Herbie Hancock that became one of his most famous and frequently covered tunes, blending soulful grooves with catchy, accessible melodies.
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B.
Syncopation
Syncopation is a 1942 American musical drama film centered on the history and development of jazz music.
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C.
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a landmark 1931 jazz standard by Duke Ellington that helped define the swing era and popularize the concept of swing in jazz music.
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D.
Stompin’ at the Savoy
"Stompin’ at the Savoy" is a classic swing-era jazz standard, closely associated with the Harlem Savoy Ballroom and famed for its infectious rhythm and enduring popularity among big band and jazz ensembles.
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E.
Minnie the Moocher
"Minnie the Moocher" is a classic 1931 jazz and scat-singing hit by Cab Calloway, famous for its call-and-response "hi-de-hi-de-ho" chorus and enduring influence in popular culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
jazz composition
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song ⓘ |
| associatedPlace | Kansas City, Missouri NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| composer |
Bennie Moten
NERFINISHED
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Buster Moten NERFINISHED ⓘ Eddie Durham NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| featuresInstrument |
piano
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rhythm section ⓘ saxophone ⓘ trombone ⓘ trumpet ⓘ |
| genre |
big band jazz
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jazz ⓘ swing ⓘ |
| hasArrangementBy | Eddie Durham NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasBandLeader | Bennie Moten NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasLegacyStatus |
canonical swing recording
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jazz classic ⓘ |
| hasMusicalForm | swing arrangement ⓘ |
| hasNotableStyle | Kansas City swing ⓘ |
| hasTitleType | instrumental jazz piece ⓘ |
| influencedArtist |
Count Basie
NERFINISHED
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Duke Ellington NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influencedGenre | big band jazz ⓘ |
| influencedMovement | Kansas City jazz ⓘ |
| isConsidered |
big band standard
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jazz standard ⓘ |
| isPartOf | Kansas City jazz repertoire ⓘ |
| keyCharacteristic |
call-and-response between sections
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prominent rhythm section drive ⓘ riff-based arrangement ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| notableFor |
defining Kansas City swing style
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influencing Count Basie style ⓘ |
| originalMedium | 78 rpm record ⓘ |
| performer | Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfRecording | Camden, New Jersey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordingDate | 1932 ⓘ |
| recordLabel | Victor Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1932 ⓘ |
| tempo | medium-fast ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Subject: "Moten Swing" Description of subject: "Moten Swing" is a classic 1932 jazz composition that became one of the defining recordings of the Kansas City swing style and a key influence on the development of big band jazz.
Referenced by (4)
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