*SWING / MUSIC / ONLINE UNIVERSITY*
OnLine Swing University FALL 2025 / Oct 6-Dec 18
(Details, Schedule & Registration)
Get ready for a term full of stories, sounds, and explorations into the legends of jazz. This fall, we'll explore the lives and legacies of iconic artists like Art Blakey, Charlie Christian, trace the vibrant roots of Zydeco music and much more.
Whether you're a lifelong jazz lover or just starting your journey, this term is packed with inspiration and discovery you won't want to miss.
Save nearly 50% with the All-Access Pass - unlock every class, sharpen your listening skills, and uncover new favorites to add to your playlist.
SCHEDULE:
. MON 7pm, OCT 6-DEC 15 / A Beginner's Guide to Jazz, with Seton Hawkins
. TUE 7pm, OCT 7-28 / The Life and Music of Carmen McRae, with Gillian Margot
. TUE 7pm, NOV 4-25 / The Music of Big Band Vocalists with Tammy McCann
. TUE 7pm, DEC 2-9 / The Guitar Style of Oscar Moore with Nick Rossi
. WED 7pm, OCT 8-NOV 12 / South African Piano Masters: Abdullah Ibrahim and Bheki Mseleku with Seton Hawkins and Aaron Rimbui
. WED 7pm, NOV 19-DEC 10 / The Guitar Mastery of Charlie Christian with James Zito
. THU 7pm, OCT 9-30 / The Genius of Celia Cruz with Joe Conzo
. THU 7pm, NOV 6-20 / The History of Zydeco with Ann Savoy
. THU 7pm, DEC 4-18 / When the Levee Breaks: The Music of Memphis Minnie with Candice Ivory
. FRI 7pm, OCT 10-31 / The Genius and Legacy of Art Blakey with Walter Blanding
. FRI 7pm, NOV 7-DEC 12 / The History of Spirituals with Charenee Wade
. SUN 7pm, DEC 7 / Scott Joplin and Treemonisha with Seton Hawkins
NOTES:
. Swing U classes will be available to re-watch on-demand up to 7 days after airing.
. Single tickets are available for sale up until class time.
. Class run time is approximately 60-75 minutes.
. A link to the class will be included in your purchase confirmation email.
Questions/Technical difficulties: Email swingu@jazz.org
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