Jazz History

What Is Swing Music? How It Relates to Jazz (and How It Differs)

Swing is the most popular form jazz has ever taken — the big band era when jazz ruled the charts and filled the dance halls. Here is what swing is, how it works, and why it still matters.

Education

What Instruments Are in a Jazz Band? A Complete Guide

Saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, drums — and much more. Here is every instrument you will hear in a jazz band, what role it plays, and how different ensemble formats work.