So when you want swing, think Don Conway's String of Pearls. But don't take our word for it. And once again, swing music is all the rage. . . . But sophisticated swing holds a special fascination for the musicians. A lot of recent music has relied more on rhythm than melody.
Rap is the essence of rhythmic emphasis.
Swing emphasizes both. The greatest dancing that has come from the 20th century has been swing-band music. Pearls thanks Times correspondent Paul Freeman and Cue editor Paul Sterman for this great article. Click Calendar now for information about upcoming swing and other appearances. For details and sign-up, click Contact Info .