Music

Swing can be danced to music created from as early as the 1920's all the way up to today. Finding the right rhythm and feel can be a challenge, but look no further, because we've got answers right here!

This list is not exclusive to these songs and artists. Many more can be found, and for that, I leave up to you.

Artists

Charleston

• Fletcher Henderson
• Chick Webb
• Sidney Bechet
• Eddie Condon
• Louis Armstrong (the early stuff)

Lindy Hop

• Count Basie
• Benny Goodman
• Duke Ellington
• Ella Fitzgerald
• Louis Armstrong
• Billie Holiday
• Solomon Douglas Swingtet
• Slim & Slam
• Nina Simone

Blues

• Bessie Smith
• Buddy Guy
• B.B. King
• John Lee Hooker
• Muddy Waters

Balboa

• Jimmie Noone
• Benny Goodman
• Django Reinhardt
• Fats Waller

If you have any artists you feel must be up there, please send me their name and a reason why.

Sample songs can be found here for your practicing pleasure. User: Sugar Swing. Password: (music2sample)