For nearly a century, jazz musicians have debated what gives songs that propulsive, groovy feel that makes you want to move with the music. The... What makes that song swing? At last, physicists ...

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing — all you’ve got to do is stagger your timing. For decades, fans of jazz music have debated why some songs have swing — the characteristic swaying ...

When the Harlem Renaissance was in full swing, so was swing dance. A century later, “Swing!” celebrates the music and the moves of this era of jazz. The musical, featuring well-known songs by artists ...

For nearly a century, jazz musicians and scholars have debated the answer to a musical mystery. As legendary jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong once put it, "What is this thing called swing?" Swing has ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. For nearly a century, jazz musicians ...

Jazz musicians and scholars have long debated the question: What exactly is this thing called swing? Now physicists say they've cracked the secret. KELLY: ...Specifically about jazz. (SOUNDBITE OF ...

LOUIS ARMSTRONG: (Singing) What is this thing called swing? What is this thing called swing? KELLY: In 1939, Louis Armstrong asked a question that musicians still debate. What creates the swing feel ...