Victoria Spivey, Black Snake Blues (1963)

Juke Box Joes

1940's soundie with some decent Lindy Hop.

Updated 11 days ago

Hot Chocolate (Cottontail) – Duke Ellington (Swing Big Band Music, 1940s Soundie)

🎷 Duke Ellington – Hot Chocolate (Cottontail) A classic swing jazz performance and dance clip from the era of big bands and vintage soundies. This video features Duke Ellington’s “Hot Chocolate (Cottontail)” — one of the most iconic swing pieces from the 1940s. Enjoy timeless swing rhythm, classic big band arrangement, and vintage dance footage that inspired generations of dancers and jazz fans. 🎶 SONG INFORMATION Artist: Duke Ellington Title: Hot Chocolate (Cottontail) Genre: Swing / Big Band / Vintage Jazz Music 💫 ABOUT THIS VIDEO This clip is a vintage swing jazz performance (soundie) capturing the energy and style of early jazz dance and music culture. Perfect for swing dance enthusiasts, jazz history lovers, and anyone who appreciates classic big band music. 📌 If you enjoyed this video, please Like 👍 & Subscribe 🔔 for more vintage swing music and dance content! #DukeEllington #HotChocolate #SwingJazz #BigBand #VintageMusic

Updated 2 months ago

Blondie Meets The Boss - Collegiate Shag

Top-notch Collegiate Shag dancers (Ray Hirsch & company) show their stuff.

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A Fireside Chat with Jean Veloz

This is the second part of the "Fireside Chat" series - this one featuring swing sweetheart Jean Veloz, as interviewed in 2001 by Tip West and Erik Robison. Enjoy!

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The Powers Girl - Benny Goodman (2)

Another clip from the 1942 MGM film, "The Powers Girl"

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Will Bradley - Basin Street Boogie

1940's soundie from one of my favorite bandleaders. Some bad dancing, but what the heck.

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