Before bebop and the cool jazz era, swing dancing was the heartbeat of American nightlife. In the 1930s and ’40s, big bands ...

Big Island Swing Band is collaborating with San Jose Taiko and Puna Taiko for “Swingposium,” an immersive production that ...

If there’s one sound that defines classic jazz, it’s the feel of swing. At its core, swing comes from dividing the beat into ...

Blues and jazz gave birth to swing music, and Colorado played a role in that development. The music was nurtured in the state by Glenn Miller, who began his musical exploration in Fort Morgan, as well ...

Follow the musical journey of this often overlooked, but totally musical genius. Through the testimonials of family, friends and devoted fellow musicians of all ages, Wham-Re-Bop-Boom-Bam: The Swing ...

Rod Stewart is reinventing himself at age 79 with forays into new musical genres. The rock legend recently teamed up with Jools Holland and the bandleader's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to create a new ...

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing — all you’ve got to do is stagger your timing. For decades, fans of jazz music have debated why some songs have swing — the characteristic swaying ...

One of Columbia's most respected musical institutions officially kicks off its new season Sunday, Aug. 24, when the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series hosts a launch party on The Roof atop The Broadway ...