Swing is at the heart of jazz.
It's what makes the difference between music you can't resist tapping your feet to and a tune that leaves you unmoved. Only now are scientists beginning to unravel the subtle secrets of swing. The New Scientist uncovers details of the scientific research aimed at revealing the mysteries of Jazz. I'm finished with America. I'm 50 years old now, and I've been watching greed play the main stage since I was a teenager.