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
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
5 min
Does Lindy's Deli sell more cheesecake or strudel?! And what does this have to do with Ladies in Jazz? Tune in to this throwback episode and find out.
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026
7 min
Born in 1973, Nancy Wilson's volume spans 5-decades, 3 Grammy's and more. Listen in to a small highlight on her earlier career.
Jan 16, 2026
Jan 16, 2026
8 min
As we approache Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, we are reminded about the incredible struggles that did and still take place today for simple civil rights. Though it seems like a mere ploy to create content, the right to have a voice, freedom of choice and thought, and the hardship and loss of life experienced by all civil rights activists are very sobering and real. This week Amber Weekes, vocalist and jazz, explores the Irving Berlin song "Supper Time" in this musically historic lesson. Tune in to The Swing Scene at 7PM on Fridays on 90.7FM - KPFK, with Soul Rebel Radio hour and follow us on Apple Podcasts for the replay. Also syndicated across 6 stations. See @soulrebelradiola for details.#theswingscene, #soulrebelradio,#aaronjacobsproductions,#theaaronjacobs
Jan 9, 2026
Jan 9, 2026
6 min
Exploring the Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music along with what is happening in town tonight!
Dec 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
11 min
Louie Cruz Beltran talks about his upcoming shows and his cover of Black Magic Woman.
Dec 11, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
10 min
What is the difference between LA Jazz and New York Jazz?! Tune into The Swing Scene this week as host Aaron Jacobs sits down with Teresa Sanchez and discusses her all-woman salsa band Lulada Club and the jazz scenes of the different coasts.
Jun 22, 2025
Jun 22, 2025
6 min
Emmy-Award winning Executive Producer, known for her role in Days of our Lives, Arlene (wife of Dick Van Dyke) sits down with Aaron Jacobs to discuss their up coming show Vandy Camp and on going philanthropic projects.
May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
11 min
Jill Desiree sits down with Aaron Jacobs to share a few of award winning tunes and discuss the ins and outs of the songwriting process. Few artists embody the spirit of classic soul, jazz, and R&B like Jill Desiree. Born in Australia, raised in Indonesia, and educated at the Berklee College of music, Jill follows in the tradition of artists like Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston by blending evocative vocals with the expert musicianship of some of LA's most creative and virtuosic players.
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
15 min
7-time Grammy Award Nominated composer Chris Walden sits down with Aaron Jacobs to discuss his creation of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, his inspirations in arranging and up coming concerts and seasons.