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Booking 40s Music Performers

You couldn't tell it at the time, but 1940s music was laying a foundation for what would come in another decade: rock-and-roll. Although more refined than bebop jazz or boogie-woogie, 40s big band music was what the crowds craved. At the hands of Glenn Miller, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey and other famous bandleaders, the formal instrumentation of an orchestra and the rhythmic vocals of 20s and 30s black jazz singers collided to offer a very particular 1940s music style. A typical big band ensemble consists of five saxophones, four trombones, five trumpets and four in the rhythm section (piano, bass, guitar and drums). However, many of the performers found at Gigmasters.com offer alternate staging (with five to seven pieces) that doesn't require as much space. From anniversary parties to banquets and other special occasions, 40s big band music offers a variety of well-loved ballads and dance tunes everyone can enjoy.

Tips For Hiring A 40s Music Performer

Hiring the right 40s music performer can be challenging, but GigMasters makes it fun and easy! Here are five helpful tips for booking the perfect 40s music performer for your special event:

1. Listen to audio and watch video of as many 40s music performers as you can. 40s music performers are plentiful on GigMasters, and the typical 40s music performer has multiple audio and video samples available on their GigMasters press kits.

2. Thoroughly read client feedback. Many GigMasters clients who have hired a 40s music performer have left useful feedback about their experiences.

3. Book early. A great 40s music performer might need to be booked 3 to 6 months in advance.

4. Get a contract and read it carefully. Most professional 40s music performers will also require a deposit in order to secure them.

5. Follow up with your 40s music performer as often as you need to. Don't be shy about making sure your 40s music performer knows exactly what type of entertainment you want!

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Hire a 40s Music Performer

GigMasters was created to offer a showcase for talented performers of 1940s music and other genres. When you use GigMasters' database, you have immediate access to hundreds of bands that play 40s big band music and more.

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