What is Western Swing?
 
Western Swing music is a division of the American phenomenon called jazz. Many elements of musical roots are combined to form Western Swing Music including blues, Dixieland, ragtime, big band, country, pop and breakdowns.

Jazz music is typically defined by its improvisation. This means the featured instrumentalist delivers a continual reinterpretation of the melody being presented. Western Swing Music relies also on improvisation. Therefore, Western Swing Music is a form of jazz with heavy accent on the beat and its dance ability.

Western Swing Music is truly an American - Texas- Oklahoma developed art form. Bob Wills and Milton Brown can be credited with its beginnings back in the 1920's and 30's. Western Swing Promotions, with Legends of Western Music Swing Festival, has as its goal, the continuation and promulgation of this wonderful music for the love of the music, musicians and fans.


Location
Multi-Purpose Events Center
Wichita Falls Texas
June 20 thru 23 of 2001

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Johnny Bush will be playing....
Legends of Western Swing dedicates the 2001 festival
Upon the sad passing of Dewey, long time partner and lover of Western Swing music, his wife, Gloria joins Chuck in his desire to continue to perpetuate the sounds of Western Swing music and to provide the best show possible for the listening and dancing pleasure of our friends." A note about Dewey: Dewey was truly the most dedicated admirer of Western Swing Music and its musicians and he will be sorely missed by fans and musicians alike. The 2001 festival is dedicated to his memory.