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 ...

You might describe swing as a rhythmic phenomenon in jazz performances — a propulsive, groovy feeling that makes you want to move with the music. Still, a precise definition of swing has long ...

A summer jazz festival will bring live music, food and drinks to an open-air stage in the countryside. The event will take ...

The beating heart of Athens would not have the same beat without the genesis of jazz music. Ballroom and swing dancing of the 1930s and 40s seldom appears in the stomp of bar life here in Athens.

The Clarence Jazz Club in Torremolinos is bringing a special sound to the Costa del Sol this June. On Saturday, June 21, at ...

I like to feel the groove.” “Jazz covers such a broad spectrum of music,” Lark said. “At its core, it’s swing and especially improvisation.” A member of the Washington Township High ...

swing, and big band styles. Achievements: Multiple awards for his jazz performances and influence in music and television. Notable Songs: “The Christmas Song,” “Comin’ Home Baby.” ...

Singer, composer and arranger Lora Sherrodd ... Across all nine tracks, Sherrodd keeps the swing, harmony and form of jazz intact — but rewrites the message. "We're still swinging, we've still ...

Cyrille Aimée is a French jazz singer known for her ability to blend gypsy jazz, swing, and Latin influences. Her improvisational skills and playful energy have made her a favorite among jazz fans.

music educator and host of NPR's Jazz Night In America. He says one defining component of swing is how eighth notes are played. Instead of playing them straight... MCBRIDE: And that is like ...