Some of the most distinctive improvisers, composers, and bandleaders in jazz have been women. Some bandleaders are also composers and songwriters for their group. Some swing bandleaders saw opportunities in the Dixieland revival. They gave a greater role to bandleaders, arrangers, and sections of instruments rather than soloists. Radio broadcasting increased the ability of songwriters, singers and bandleaders to become nationally known. Many of the bandleaders and musicians were Filipinos. Other influential bandleaders of this period were Benny Goodman and Count Basie. He became one of the best-regarded bandleaders and drummers of the new "swing" style. Shaw was at or near the top of the list of virtuoso jazz bandleaders. When Glenn Miller was alive, many bandleaders like Bob Chester imitated his style. Like Ben Selvin, Lanin was one of the most prolific recording bandleaders. After working with Rapp, Day worked with bandleaders Jimmy James, Bob Crosby, and Les Brown. On many occasions he lost talented members to other bandleaders. Rich took a strong disliking towards bandleaders. Severinsen became one of the most popular bandleaders, appearing almost every night on television.