The Swing Scene

Modern powerhouse vocalist Brenna Whitaker joins us in the studio for an intimate conversation about her newest albums Enraptured & Reverie and the ins and outs of creating an album, working with the greats and more. Tune in to the live broadcast on KPFK 90.7FM on Fridays at 7PM apart of Soul Rebel Radio or on the Apple Podcasts for tune unabrdiged edit Fridays at 8pm. #theswingscene, #theaaronjacobs, #aaronjacobsproductions, #souldrebelradio, #theswingscene

She has worked with Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett and Jane Monheit and more.  Listen in to Sharon Marie Cline newest release, covering the 70s hit "Midnight at the Oasis" and here about her "Love Fests" Concerts. #theswingscene, #theaaronjacobs, #aaronjacobsproductions

Pop artist and vocalist Dannielle De Andrea with Grammy-nominated pianist Larry Goldings sit down with Aaron Jacobs to discuss their new album release "The United Sessions" and more.  Don't miss the special in-studio performance.  

What do you get when you combine Hongkongese born jazz composer Alan Chan and the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse?  Tune in to "The Swing Scene with Aaron Jacobs" and find out, along with new to be released tunes featuring the Alan Chan Jazz Orchestra.

From weight loss to new chart topping jazz tunes, Aaron sits down with Alan Chan and then with Mark Miller, to discuss these topics and upcoming shows.

What does a cigar shop have to do with live music? Tune in at 8PM Friday, to hear about Mi Havana Cigars in Pomona, Ca, as Aaron Jacobs sits down with owner Maritza Reyner to disucss cigars, music and growing from a seed of a store to a big Pomona CIgar House. #theswingscene, #theaaronjacobs, #aaronjacobsproductions, #soulrebelradio, #mihavanacigars, #maritzareyner

Does Lindy's Deli sell more cheesecake or strudel?!  And what does this have to do with Ladies in Jazz?  Tune in to this throwback episode and find out.

Born in 1973, Nancy Wilson's volume spans 5-decades, 3 Grammy's and more.  Listen in to a small highlight on her earlier career.

As we approache Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, we are reminded about the incredible struggles that did and still take place today for simple civil rights. Though it seems like a mere ploy to create content, the right to have a voice, freedom of choice and thought, and the hardship and loss of life experienced by all civil rights activists are very sobering and real. This week Amber Weekes, vocalist and jazz, explores the Irving Berlin song "Supper Time" in this musically historic lesson. Tune in to The Swing Scene at 7PM on Fridays on 90.7FM - KPFK, with Soul Rebel Radio hour and follow us on Apple Podcasts for the replay. Also syndicated across 6 stations. See @soulrebelradiola for details. #theswingscene, #soulrebelradio,#aaronjacobsproductions,#theaaronjacobs

Exploring the Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music along with what is happening in town tonight!

Louie Cruz Beltran talks about his upcoming shows and his cover of Black Magic Woman.

Lazaro talks to Aaron Jacobs about SitaraSon and Son Music

What is the difference between LA Jazz and New York Jazz?!  Tune into The Swing Scene this week as host Aaron Jacobs sits down with Teresa Sanchez and discusses her all-woman salsa band Lulada Club and the jazz scenes of the different coasts.

Emmy-Award winning Executive Producer, known for her role in Days of our Lives, Arlene (wife of Dick Van Dyke) sits down with Aaron Jacobs to discuss their up coming show Vandy Camp and on going philanthropic projects.  

Jill Desiree sits down with Aaron Jacobs to share a few of award winning tunes and discuss the ins and outs of the songwriting process.  Few artists embody the spirit of classic soul, jazz, and R&B like Jill Desiree. Born in Australia, raised in Indonesia, and educated at the Berklee College of music, Jill follows in the tradition of artists like Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston by blending evocative vocals with the expert musicianship of some of LA's most creative and virtuosic players. 

7-time Grammy Award Nominated composer Chris Walden sits down with Aaron Jacobs to discuss his creation of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, his inspirations in arranging and up coming concerts and seasons.  

The voice. What is the voice? Our most precious instrument and part of our soul. Without it we lose the ability to emote so much. For the singer, this is everything! Check out as I sit down with music educators Darci Monet and Cathy Segal-Garcia for tips on how to use your voice successfully, the struggles and success behind the working vocalist.

Based on the 1936 propoganda film, Reefer Madness debuted at The Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles only to run 2 years as a smashing success!  Now in it's 25th Anniversary, David Lamoureux plus the star-studded producers including Kristen Bell and Alan Cumming, have put this show back up at the "Reefer Den" also The Whitley Theatre in Hollywood.  Find out more about the show, where to buy tickets for this immersive experience as well as discussions on the conflation of Jazz and Drug culture and NOT accepting the lowest common denominator for art.  

988 Crisis and Suicide Hotline! An important and necessary lifeline for anyone in need AND a star studded event is happing this September the 8th, at The Orpheum Theatre in DTLA. To find out about this hotline and more, please sit in as Aaron Jacobs connects with Director of Programming and Special Events for the Get Together Foundation, Lauri Reimer to discuss this vital topic and fundraiser.

In honor of pride month, Aaron Jacobs explores gay American jazz pianist, lyricist and composer, Billy Strayhorn's song “Lush Life.” intended for his failed romance with the ladies or his lonely life without the one he’d like to love?

How has The LA Swing Scene changed since COVID?  What is behind that band/dancer/live event connection and why go all the way to the city for swing dancing when there’s action happening regularly in Newhall, CA?! That’s right head to Club 507, in the Santa Clarita Valley; no experience necessary, they will teach you.  More about this on The Swing Scene as Aaron Jacobs sits down with swing band and night promoter Wende Mintz.

Why rehearse?  Why can we not just get up and perform and simply wing it? Aaron Jacobs sits down to discuss what's happening in LA this week and the rehearsal process with special guests, Andrews Sisters Tribute band, The Swing Dolls and LAjazz.com Managing Editor & Current President, Tom Meek.