EDUCATION
Swing U
Swing University offers engaging virtual classes about jazz history, new and classic tunes, and listening methods that will improve your concert-going experiences.
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MON 7PM ET • JAN 27 – FEB 17
What a Diff’rence a Day Made: The Music of Dinah Washington with Tammy McCann
Join vocalist Tammy McCann as she guides you through the life and music of one of Jazz’s most swinging masters of song: Dinah Washington.
TUE 7PM ET • JAN 28 – APR 1
Jazz 201 with Loren Schoenberg
Building upon the foundations of Jazz 101, our Jazz 201 takes a deeper look into the development of Jazz’s styles, and guides you through an even wider range of musicians and music! For fans of the music who want to enrich their understanding of Jazz, this course is the perfect accompaniment.
WED 7PM ET • JAN 29 – FEB 19
Bay Area Blues: Jazz in San Francisco with Kitty Margolis
Join vocalist, educator, and Bay Area Jazz legend Kitty Margolis for a look into the extraordinary Jazz scene and heritage of San Francisco.
THU 7PM ET • JAN 30 – FEB 20
Queen of Latin Soul: The Music of La Lupe with Joe Conzo
Author, historian, and producer Joe Conzo takes you through the life and music of one of Latin Jazz’s most iconic and distinctive vocalists of all time: La Lupe!
FRI 7PM ET • JAN 31 – FEB 21
The Small Combos of Big Bands
Loren Schoenberg pairs back from the big bands of the 1930s and 1940s and looks at some of the small groups that emerged out of them. Join us for a dive into the Benny Goodman Trio, Count Basie’s Kansas City 7, and more!
MON 7PM ET • FEB 24 – MAR 17
The Genius of Louis Armstrong with Ricky Riccardi
Author, educator, and Louis Armstrong expert Ricky Riccardi guides you through some of Louis Armstrong’s most enduring and iconic recordings!
WED 7PM ET • FEB 26 – MAR 19
Hub-Tones: The Music of Freddie Hubbard, with TBD
Join us for four weeks as we explore one of the most pioneering trumpet masters of the 20th century: Freddie Hubbard.
THU 7PM ET • FEB 27 – MAR 20
Sidewinder: The Music of Lee Morgan, with TBD
One of Jazz’s greatest trumpet masters and a hit-maker of the highest order, Lee Morgan’s music has stood as some of the most swinging, grooving, and timeless in Jazz history. Join us for a look into his music and legacy.
FRI 7PM ET • FEB 28 – MAR 21
Byrd’s Word: The Music of Donald Byrd, with Nicole Sweeney
Radio DJ and Swing University instructor Nicole Sweeney guides you through the life and music of trumpet master Donald Byrd.
MON 7PM ET • MAR 24–31
The Story of Sketches of Spain, with Loren Schoenberg
Loren Schoenberg guides you through the history, music, and legacy of the 1960 Miles Davis/Gil Evans masterpiece Sketches of Spain in this two-week series!
WED 7PM ET • MAR 26 – APR 2
The Story of Rhapsody in Blue, with Seton Hawkins
Swing University curator Seton Hawkins walks you through the history and evolution of George Gershwin’s beloved Rhapsody in Blue.
THU 7PM ET • MAR 27 – APR 3
The Unique Voices of Bobby Hackett and Pee Wee Russell with Loren Schoenberg
Loren Schoenberg leads a two-week course looking at the music of two iconic and highly distinctive Jazz masters: cornettist Bobby Hackett and clarinetist Pee Wee Russell.
FRI 7PM ET • MAR 28 – APR 4
Trumpet Kings: Frankie Newton and Hot Lips Page, with Loren Schoenberg
We close out Swing University’s Winter Term with a two-week look at two iconic trumpet masters: Frankie Newton and Hot Lips Page! Loren Schoenberg will guide you through the styles of these two incredible artists.