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Lecture

Patrick Bade
Swing: The Soundtrack of WWII

Wednesday 5.05.2021

Summary

Patrick Bade discusses jazz during World War II, highlighting the cultural impact of swing music and its influence on various nations, with specific emphasis on the experiences of jazz musicians in Britain, France, and Belgium. Bade further highlights the growth of jazz in France during the occupation, the emergence of rebellious youth groups like the zazous, and the intriguing story of Charlie and his Band, a jazz group in Germany composed of individuals playing for their lives.

Patrick Bade

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Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.