Question

All of the following were challenges faced by the Basie band as they established themselves as a national act EXCEPT:_________.

a. refining a more reserved approach to swing
b. expanding from nine musicians to fifteen
c. perfecting a repertoire that emphasized simplicity
d. learning traditional dance band repertoire
e. improving the band’s musical consistency

Answer 1

a

Step-by-step explanation:

refining more reserved approach to swing

Answer 2

refining a more reserved approach to swing or perfecting a repertoire that emphasized simplicity

Step-by-step explanation:

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