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Chronologic
Caravan Palace · 2019
Best swing Albums to Start With
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The Andrews Sisters
Postmodern Jukebox
jazz, ragtime
David Johansen
blues, hard rock
Bob Crosby
Pete Rugolo
jazz, progressive jazz
Barbara Hendricks
jazz, opera
Helen Forrest
jazz
Joe Williams
blues
Illinois Jacquet
Dixieland jazz, bebop
Arnett Cobb
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Muchachito Bombo Infierno
funk, rock and roll
Jimmy Scott
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Roy Eldridge
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Harry James
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Rebecca Kilgore
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About swing
What is swing?
style of jazz
Where should I start with swing?
Start with "Chronologic" by Caravan Palace. It captures what makes swing worth exploring.
What are the best swing albums?
The swing albums worth hearing first: "Chronologic" by Caravan Palace, "<|°_°|>" by Caravan Palace, "Where Are You?" by Frank Sinatra, "Come Fly with Me" by Frank Sinatra and "America, I Hear You Singing" by Frank Sinatra.
How many swing artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 287 swing artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
