Swing, Swing, Swing

Series produced by ARTSEDGE

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A history and explanation of Swing Music.

Louis Armstrong said, “If you can’t feel Swing, you’ll never know it.” This series, hosted by Connaitre Miller of Howard University, explores why Swing was the most popular dance music in America and how it is still alive today in dance halls, clubs and movies.


4 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Gypsy Swing
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Series: Swing, Swing, Swing
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Explaining Gypsy Swing

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  • Added: Nov 18, 2011
  • Length: 11:37
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Western Swing
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Series: Swing, Swing, Swing
Caption: Bob Wills
Explaining Western Swing

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  • Added: Nov 18, 2011
  • Length: 11:59
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Swing Jazz
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Series: Swing, Swing, Swing
Caption: Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Explaining Swing Jazz

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  • Added: Nov 18, 2011
  • Length: 12:10
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Does it Swing?
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Series: Swing, Swing, Swing
Caption: Count Basie
There’s a question every good jazz musician can answer just by listening to a song: "Does it Swing?"

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  • Added: Nov 18, 2011
  • Length: 13:09
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