We can’t go on this way

players active in the 1930s and early 1940s who paved the way for
future developments in post-war jazz

write a short essay (with a clear thesis statement, or "point" you are making) discussing the recording « We
can’t go on this way » by Ella Fitzgerald in terms of:

  • What is the musical effect of the recording, and how is that achieved? Provide enough analysis and musical
    details to support your point.
  • incorporate information about the social and musical context of the day
  • what elements of the music may have had an impact or connections with Modern Jazz (1945 and after).
    (What kind of doors did they open for others?)

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