During the pandemic, Sir Rod Stewart joined entertainer Jools Holland to enjoy some swing. “Swing Fever” is a 13-song token of joie de vivre and happy nostalgia. In the double interview, the two icons talked about their love for model trains, swing and honest collaboration.
The swing subgenre emerged from Dixieland and Chicago jazz in the 1920s, which created a very special form of danceability and really took jazz out of the dust for the first time. High art and frivolous entertainment mixed and legendary formations were created with the help of big band corsets such as the Count Basie Orchestra or Duke Ellington. Soloists also thrilled an ever-growing fan base. Billie Holiday, Bennie Carter, Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young showed up. The world of swing made a particular impression on the young Rod Stewart, who was born in the London working-class district of Highgate and, in addition to rock’n’rollers such as Little Richard and Bill Haley, mainly admired the swing greats of the past. The musical all-rounder Jools Holland, who still enjoys his form of swing with collaborations and as an orchestra leader, was socialized in a similar way.
Source: Krone
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