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Swing Music Events This Weekend in New York City
Swing Music events in New York City this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
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Sound profile
A danceable, upbeat sound.
energy
75
danceability
95
valence
85
grit
30
organicness
95
commerciality
50
tempo
65
vocality
40
About Swing Music
Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s and peaking in the 1930s, swing music is a rhythmic jazz subgenre defined by its unique swing feel, which emphasizes off-beat, triplet-based subdivisions. Predominantly performed by big bands consisting of brass, woodwinds, and a rhythm section, the genre maintains a steady four-to-the-bar pulse designed to facilitate social dancing in large ballrooms. Its mood is characterized by an infectious, sophisticated exuberance that transitioned jazz from small-group improvisation to mainstream commercial popularity. This genre acts as a critical stylistic bridge between traditional hot jazz and the subsequent development of jump blues and early rock and roll.
Also known as: Swing jazz, Big band swing
Parent genre:Jazz
Swing Music events in New York City this weekend - FAQ
- What Swing Music events are in New York City this weekend?
- Mood tracks all Swing Music events in New York City this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Each listing shows the full lineup, venue address, and ticket link. The calendar is updated daily as new events are confirmed. Browse above for this weekend's complete Swing Music schedule in New York City.
- Where can I find Swing Music in New York City this weekend?
- Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s and peaking in the 1930s, swing music is a rhythmic jazz subgenre defined by its unique swing feel, which emphasizes off-beat, triplet-based subdivisions. Find every Swing Music venue and event in New York City this weekend above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- What is Swing Music music?
- Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s and peaking in the 1930s, swing music is a rhythmic jazz subgenre defined by its unique swing feel, which emphasizes off-beat, triplet-based subdivisions. Predominantly performed by big bands consisting of brass, woodwinds, and a rhythm section, the genre maintains a steady four-to-the-bar pulse designed to facilitate social dancing in large ballrooms. Its mood is characterized by an infectious, sophisticated exuberance that transitioned jazz f…
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