When the Harlem Renaissance was in full swing, so was swing dance. A century later, “Swing!” celebrates the music and the moves of this era of jazz. The musical, featuring well-known songs by artists ...

Lost recordings of the early decades of jazz are particularly rare and greatly valued, as the great soloists of the swing era were constrained by the length of the 78rpm shellac disc. Jazz fans and ...

There are many facets to great artists' careers, from their earliest musical adventures to their final recordings. Some lose their remarkable musical facilities as age, illness or drug abuse takes its ...

The Vintage Vocal Quartet will offer a night filled with swing-era harmonies and dancing on Valentine's Day at the Parish Center for the Arts in Westford, according to a community announcement Doors ...

John Hammond was one of the most important tastemakers and gatekeepers not only in the history of jazz but in the larger arena of American music. His work as a producer, talent scout and general ...

Bugle call rag (2:52) --Gin mill blues (3:31) --Marie (vocal by Jack Leonard) (3:07) --Clap hands! Here comes Charley! (2:27) --Down south camp meetin' (3:15) --One o'clock jump (3:04) --It's been so ...

Servant Stage will present the toe-tapping, heart-pounding Broadway musical SWING! as its summer MainStage production, bringing the infectious rhythms and exuberant energy of swing music to audiences ...