The Swing Scene
Keeping the music pumpin’ and the rhythms bumpin’, we explore LA Swing, Big Band & Jazz from all angles. From local and international artists, we explore the rich music, choreography, fashion and personal related subjects that connect the artists to others through their craft. The Swing Scene is independently produced by Aaron Jacobs and is a part of the Soul Rebel Radio Collective. Limited podcasts of The Swing Scene are currently being uploaded and restreamed on Apple, Youtube and Podbean. The Radio Program airs: Fridays, 7PM on KPFK 90.7FM And other KPFK Dials Networks: 98.7FM – Santa Barbara 93.7FM – San Diego 99.5FM – Ridgecrest/China Lake And also: Saturdays, 5PM on KQBH 101.5FM Mondays, 5PM on KROJ 101.5FM
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Episodes
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
The voice. What is the voice? Our most precious instrument and part of our soul. Without it we lose the ability to emote so much. For the singer, this is everything! Check out as I sit down with music educators Darci Monet and Cathy Segal-Garcia for tips on how to use your voice successfully, the struggles and success behind the working vocalist.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Based on the 1936 propoganda film, Reefer Madness debuted at The Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles only to run 2 years as a smashing success! Now in it's 25th Anniversary, David Lamoureux plus the star-studded producers including Kristen Bell and Alan Cumming, have put this show back up at the "Reefer Den" also The Whitley Theatre in Hollywood. Find out more about the show, where to buy tickets for this immersive experience as well as discussions on the conflation of Jazz and Drug culture and NOT accepting the lowest common denominator for art.
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
988 Crisis and Suicide Hotline! An important and necessary lifeline for anyone in need AND a star studded event is happing this September the 8th, at The Orpheum Theatre in DTLA. To find out about this hotline and more, please sit in as Aaron Jacobs connects with Director of Programming and Special Events for the Get Together Foundation, Lauri Reimer to discuss this vital topic and fundraiser.
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
In honor of pride month, Aaron Jacobs explores gay American jazz pianist, lyricist and composer, Billy Strayhorn's song “Lush Life.” intended for his failed romance with the ladies or his lonely life without the one he’d like to love?
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
How has The LA Swing Scene changed since COVID? What is behind that band/dancer/live event connection and why go all the way to the city for swing dancing when there’s action happening regularly in Newhall, CA?! That’s right head to Club 507, in the Santa Clarita Valley; no experience necessary, they will teach you. More about this on The Swing Scene as Aaron Jacobs sits down with swing band and night promoter Wende Mintz.
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Why rehearse? Why can we not just get up and perform and simply wing it? Aaron Jacobs sits down to discuss what's happening in LA this week and the rehearsal process with special guests, Andrews Sisters Tribute band, The Swing Dolls and LAjazz.com Managing Editor & Current President, Tom Meek.