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
Listen on:
Episodes
Aug 21, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
13 min
Highlighting the newest album by Sylvia Brooks to debut at Catalina Jazz Club Sunday, Aug 30th as well as what AI is doing to the music industry.
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
7 min
Find out the history behind the Negro National Anthem and all the happenings in LA this weekend!
Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
23 min
50 years ago, "Don't Leave Me This Way" hit #1 on the disco charts and still rings in your ears today. From her shoot to stardom to Juneteenth to her up coming concert at Catalina Jazz Club, Thelma Houston joins Aaron Jacobs, this week on The Swing Scene.
Jun 5, 2026
Jun 5, 2026
6 min
Little trip down jazz history lane along with hot hits for the weekend. Check out the latest by Aaron Jacobs!
Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
18 min
Modern powerhouse vocalist Brenna Whitaker joins us in the studio for an intimate conversation about her newest albums Enraptured & Reverie and the ins and outs of creating an album, working with the greats and more. Tune in to the live broadcast on KPFK 90.7FM on Fridays at 7PM apart of Soul Rebel Radio or on the Apple Podcasts for tune unabrdiged edit Fridays at 8pm.#theswingscene, #theaaronjacobs, #aaronjacobsproductions, #souldrebelradio, #theswingscene
Mar 20, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
12 min
She has worked with Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett and Jane Monheit and more. Listen in to Sharon Marie Cline newest release, covering the 70s hit "Midnight at the Oasis" and here about her "Love Fests" Concerts.
#theswingscene, #theaaronjacobs, #aaronjacobsproductions
Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
17 min
Pop artist and vocalist Dannielle De Andrea with Grammy-nominated pianist Larry Goldings sit down with Aaron Jacobs to discuss their new album release "The United Sessions" and more. Don't miss the special in-studio performance.
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
8 min
What do you get when you combine Hongkongese born jazz composer Alan Chan and the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse? Tune in to "The Swing Scene with Aaron Jacobs" and find out, along with new to be released tunes featuring the Alan Chan Jazz Orchestra.
Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
7 min
From weight loss to new chart topping jazz tunes, Aaron sits down with Alan Chan and then with Mark Miller, to discuss these topics and upcoming shows.
Jan 30, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
8 min
What does a cigar shop have to do with live music? Tune in at 8PM Friday, to hear about Mi Havana Cigars in Pomona, Ca, as Aaron Jacobs sits down with owner Maritza Reyner to disucss cigars, music and growing from a seed of a store to a big Pomona CIgar House.#theswingscene, #theaaronjacobs, #aaronjacobsproductions, #soulrebelradio, #mihavanacigars, #maritzareyner