The albums that define
swing.
Our picks for where to start with swing — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top swing artists
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The swing essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Frank Sinatra
Strangers in the Night
A lush orchestral backdrop intertwines with Sinatra's smooth vocals to create an intimate atmosphere of romance and nostalgia.
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Frank Sinatra
All the Way
Orchestral arrangements blend with Sinatra's smooth vocals to create an intimate and romantic listening experience.
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Glenn Miller
The Glenn Miller Carnegie Hall Concert
A vibrant showcase of swing-era jazz, blending rich orchestral arrangements with Miller's signature rhythmic energy.
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Glenn Miller
Glenn Miller Masterpieces, Volume II
A vibrant collection of swing and jazz that captures the energy of a bygone era, filled with rich brass and smooth melodies.
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Billie Holiday
All or Nothing at All
Billie Holiday's voice weaves through lush orchestral arrangements, blending melancholy with elegance in this masterful collection of jazz standards.
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Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday's voice weaves through tender ballads, exuding a haunting vulnerability against lush instrumental backdrops.
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Quincy Jones
I Dig Dancers
A vibrant blend of jazz and rhythm, infused with playful melodies and intricate arrangements that invite listeners to move.
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Quincy Jones
Q's Jook Joint
A vibrant blend of jazz, funk, and soul that echoes the spirit of a lively jook joint gathering.
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Bobby Darin
The 25th Day of December
A collection of traditional Christmas carols infused with Bobby Darin's smooth vocals and a touch of jazzy elegance.
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Bobby Darin
Twist with Bobby Darin
A vibrant mix of rock and roll rhythms and playful pop melodies that captures the carefree spirit of early 1960s America.
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Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book
Ella Fitzgerald's effervescent vocals weave through lush orchestral arrangements, celebrating the timeless genius of Duke Ellington.
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Ella Fitzgerald
Nice Work If You Can Get It – Ella Fitzgerald & Andre Previn Do Gershwin
A sophisticated blend of jazz elegance and orchestral flair, showcasing timeless Gershwin compositions through Fitzgerald's iconic vocals.
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Adjacent sounds
By decade
Where swing landed in each era.