Swinging with Big Bands

There’s a magic that happens when brass instruments blare, rhythms pulse, and a dozen musicians move as one. That magic is swing and big band music — a genre that transformed American music, dance culture, and live performance forever. From the ballrooms of the 1930s to the global jazz festivals of today, live swing and […]

Good evening, swing cats and jitterbugs! You’re tuned into The Improv Café, where the music is always live, the stories are steeped in rhythm, and every note played is soaked in soul. Tonight, we’re rewinding the clock to the smoky, seductive nights of the Prohibition Era, when music was rebellion, dance was liberation, and jazz

Including Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Gene Krupa, Harry James, Woody Herman, Cab Calloway & More – Experience the Timeless Energy, Sophisticated Arrangements, and Unstoppable Rhythms That Defined an Era and Continue to Keep Dance Floors Moving Across Generations – Tune In, Feel the Beat, and Swing Into

Looking for a blast from the past or simply seeking to dive into the rich history of swing music? Look no further than The Improv Cafe’s list of Top Live Swing Albums and Historic Live Swing Shows of All Time in Jazz History. From the early days of the big bands to the golden era

Looking for some fun and high-energy vibes this Friday night? Tune into Swing with the Big Bands on The Improv Cafe for a night full of classic tunes and legendary live performances from some of the greatest big band artists in history! Tonight, we’re diving into the top live swing albums of all time —

Sundays are for relaxation, and there’s no better way to ease into a cozy night than with the soothing sounds of Singing with Swing, the radio show that transports you to a world of live jazz, where legendary vocalists take the spotlight and wrap you in rich, melodic warmth. Airing every Sunday evening on The

Looking for some fun on Friday nights? Tune in to “Swing with the Big Bands”, the radio show that takes you on a lively journey through the golden era of swing and big band music! Whether you’re a seasoned jazz lover or just discovering the magic of this timeless genre, this show is sure to

Tonight on Swinging with Big Bands, get ready to enjoy a timeless live performance from one of jazz’s greatest icons, Count Basie. We’re spinning the legendary Live at The Sands (Before Frank) album, recorded live in Las Vegas in 1966, during the same series of concerts that produced Frank Sinatra’s Sinatra at the Sands. Originally