No waltz, no schmaltz, only gold from the vaults.

SwingMusic.org Radio is your 24/7 home for the “real stuff.” Our radio station is a high-octane online broadcast spotlighting some of the greatest authentic jazz and vintage big band music recorded from 1934-1952. We delve and dig deep down into the archives of an extensive collection of hot platters. Consequently, we hand-pick thousands of tracks for regular, daily, airplay.

At Swingmusic.org Radio we play big band jazz and swing music you would hear coming from legendary dance floors like the Savoy. Without question, you will feel the grit and groove of the blues, as if it were wafting in from a back-alley juke joint. Likewise, you will hear swing, dancing in your ears, as if you were hanging out at New York’s Cafe Society or the Onyx Club.

We feature the high-octane power of Basie, Goodman, Barnet, Kenton, and Krupa alongside the soulful grit of Ella and Anita, Billie Holiday, and Dinah Washington. From the Duke and the Dorseys to Sinatra and Shaw, we offer 100% vintage big band, swing, boogie, jump blues, and bop. Because we don’t do much sweet, we’re mostly upbeat, and always all reet.

High-Fidelity 192 kbps Stream & Archives

To ensure the best listening experience, our internet radio player comes streaming to you at a high-quality 192 kbps bitrate. Thusly, we have attempted to capture every trumpet blast and bass pluck with as much clarity as possible. Our source material is CD and LP albums of original 78RPM mono records. Insomuch as this is the case, we let the original mono sound remain as authentic as possible. Whether you are tuning in via our Live365 pop-out player (with full album art) or through streaming radio directories like Streema, MyTuner, or Radio.net, rest assured you are concurrently getting a 100% commercial-free experience from our end and Live 365.

Our mission is to preserve the history of upbeat jazz from 1934 to 1952. We provide a human-curated high-energy snapshot of the swing era. Accordingly, it’s the perfect environment for dancers, collectors, and casual listeners alike.

Click the “Launch Player” button above to start your journey through the golden age of jazz. There is no app required. Additionally, it’s always 100% authentic. We are the home of authentic jazz, big band, boogie-woogie, jump blues and bop radio. For your listening pleasure, we’re swinging 24 hours daily, 365 days per year.