Swing Music

Swing music, emerging in the 1930s and flourishing through the 1940s, is a lively and rhythmically infectious genre characterized by its strong emphasis on the off-beats or "swing feel." Typically performed by big bands, such as those led by Paul Whiteman or John Kirby, swing music combines a powerful brass section with smooth woodwinds and a rhythm section, creating complex, yet catchy arrangements. Artists like Peggy Lee and Fats Waller infused the genre with charismatic vocals and virtuosic piano, adding layers of soul and energy. Known for its danceable nature, swing captivated audiences with its exuberance and intricate melodies, as exemplified by performers like Fred Astaire and his seamless integration of music and dance, while innovators such as Teddy Wilson and Charlie Shavers brought sophistication and technical prowess to the forefront.

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Under the Sea (French Version)
Single - Released January 24, 2025

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Buddy Tate
Buster Bailey
Charlie Shavers
Claude Hopkins
Doros Dimosthenous
Duke Ellington
Edgar Hayes
Fats Waller
Fred Astaire
John Kirby
Lionel Hampton
Melody Boys
O'Neill Spencer
Pat Flowers
Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
Peggy Lee
S'Arrual Jazz Mort
Si Cranstoun
Sidney Bechet
Tatiana Eva-Marie
Teddy Wilson
The Sweet Vandals
Peggy Lee
Duke Ellington
Teddy Wilson
Fred Astaire
Sidney Bechet
Lionel Hampton
Fats Waller
Tatiana Eva-Marie
Si Cranstoun
Doros Dimosthenous
Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
Buddy Tate
Buster Bailey
John Kirby
O'Neill Spencer
Charlie Shavers
The Sweet Vandals
Claude Hopkins
Melody Boys
Edgar Hayes
Pat Flowers
S'Arrual Jazz Mort