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Swingin' Sam (Swing Jump Blues) |
Lickorish Stick (Big Band Swing) |
Just A Fool Who Loves You (Big Band Standard) |
| Swing-in Boogie Woogie Swing (Swing Jump Blues ) |
Spring Fever (Big Band Version) |
Carman Miranda (Bossa Nova) |
| 99 Special (Swing Jump Blues) |
Jazz Fever (Big Band Swing) |
Cigarette Girl (Big Band Swing) |
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Swing Music The rhythm kicks in, and the brass begins to blare. Swing music is an infectious style of jazz that captured the world in the 1930s. By the 1940s, a raw and frantic offshoot took over the scene: jump blues. This high-energy style stripped the massive big bands down to smaller, hard-hitting horn sections. It traded smooth melodies for a heavy, driving walking bassline. A frantic boogie-woogie piano and sharp, synchronized horn stabs pushed the tempo to the limit. At the center of it all was the clarinet, a true "lick-ur-ish stick" that drove the floor wild alongside bright, honking saxophones. Masters like Sidney Bechet and Jimmy Dorsey proved that a soaring melody and sharp rhythm could rule the night. They laid the sonic foundation for what would soon become rock and roll. It is defined by its distinct "swing feel," where the rhythm plays with an unequal, skipped timing. This creates an irresistible groove that compels your feet to move. Dancers responded with equal intensity, creating wild and athletic moves like the Lindy Hop and Jitterbug. Today, swing music is far from a relic of the past. Modern artists keep the syncopated beats alive for new generations of dancers worldwide. The music is all about melody and lyrics. Everything else is simply a layer of incredible sonic textures. When these elements come together, they keep the evolutionary expansion of popular music moving forward. It brings a pure joy that sweeps across the floor. You cannot fight the feeling, and you cannot dismiss the urge to move. Once the fever grabs you, it stays with you both night and day. About Jeff O' the songwriter Jeff O' Corbett is a gifted songwriter. His original compositions pay homage to the classic sounds of the 50s while adding a modern twist that is all his own. Catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious rhythms,his songs have the timeless quality of a true classic. All the songs on this site are new original compositions written and produced by him for you to listen to free for your enjoyment. Enjoy! |
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