Jump blues was a style of music that developed in the 1940s and was an offshoot of the big bands of the day. It was essentially an uptempo swing combining jazz, boogie and blues that was popular in ...

A few numbers: 40 band alumnae, 35 years, 16 albums, 4 Grammy Award nominations, and 2 W.C. Handy Awards since the group was founded by keyboardist Al Copley and guitarist Duke Robillard. Roomful of ...

With a handle that brings to mind visions of an embattled World War II aircraft carrier or a Dick Tracy villain, Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats, have enjoyed a longer (and safer) shelf life than the ...

These days, young people are embracing the music and steps that kept their grandparents out late at night — swing dancing. And they are moving to the uniquely American big band sound that filled dance ...

Celebrate the Christmas season with a party at the Firefly Club on Saturday night (Dec. 20) featuring Steve Lucky and Carmen Getit, playing jump blues, swing, jazz and rare gems inspired by the music ...

Once again, Cleveland’s horn-driven jump blues/swing jazz/R&B/good old rock ‘n’ roll band, Blue Lunch, which just wrapped up its 41 st year together, is hosting an event for those of you for whom ...

Lincoln Center’s ever popular A Midsummer Night Swing series happens this year from June 24 – July 12 at Damrosch Park (right before LC’s Out of Doors series begins). There’s a range of events (and ...

The next Bainbridge Swing Dance is set for Jan. 3 and will feature Hepcat Revival. The dance takes place on the first Saturday of every month at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, with ...

The Spire Center for Performing Arts announced four new shows including comedian Paul Gilligan on April 5, New Orleans Style R&B and Blues group Fat City Band on May 3, six-time Grammy-nominated band ...