___ - Leader of one of the leading bands in the Midwest who trained Count Basie in the Kansas Blues style that became the foundation his development in later years (after taking over his band after his death). Developed a riff style (after Armstrong's combo riff style) and later a tradition of trading fours, and other economical devices. His band too was often poorly paid even when recording, but established the swing feel that dominated the Big Band era. He also borrowed sophisticated chord structures from popular songs.
a. Fletcher Henderson
b. Benny Moten
c. Jimmie Lunceford
d. Tommy Dorsey