Each band had its own arranger, who wrote the music. Although there were still some improvised solos in swing music, playing the parts that were written by the arranger was very important.

A legendary Latin jazz percussionist is returning to the world’s borough this month for a rhythmic performance at Flushing ...

He was also influenced by the music his African-American friends sang in the cotton fields and later by Hispanic musicians in New Mexico. And he was influenced by “swing” music—an offshoot ...

Join Ireland’s King of Swing Luke Thomas and his band The Swing Cats in Longford's Backstage Theatre this Saturday, April 5 ...

Following the largest-ever national tour of their festive 30-piece orchestra show (Swing Into Christmas), Down for the Count ...

Ben Webster’s 1959 outing for Verve Records featured jazz giants Coleman Hawkins, Ray Brown, and Roy Eldridge.

Jazz saxophonist Soweto Kinch introduces the music of the swing era - the main form of pop music from around 1935 to 1946. Soweto is joined in the studio by Nick Jurd (double bass) and Jonathan ...

The songs witty lyrics and music video's quirky choreography will leave you tapping your toes all the way through.

In his current role, Jack covers daily music news and has interviewed both ... the Grammy winner announced he's planning to pivot into the swing genre with a new album in the near future ...

Offset continues to make waves with his latest single, “Swing My Way,” a hypnotic track that showcases his unique blend of ...

Hitchin is set to host its first-ever pop-up swing dance nightclub. The event, 'A Night at the Woodside', is organised by Mixology Swing Band and will take place on Saturday, April 12. The night ...

The Salmon Arm Jazz Club is excited to bring Mission-based pianist Keith Gray to Salmon Arm for an evening of classic early swing music at the Nexus at First Community March 27.