Over 100 hours of live radio broadcasts made between 1935 and 1941 and never heard since their initial airing. It’s Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Fats Waller, Coleman Hawkins and more, swinging live in their prime and in higher-fidelity than ever thought possible. 

Explore the career of Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, a leading tenor saxophonist known for his big tone and driving swing. This digital exhibit highlights key recordings, collaborations, and performances that shaped his role in modern jazz history.

Sonny Allen is a dance legend from the Savoy and Palladium ballrooms and one of the last surviving interpreters of the Savoy style of Swing. Learn more about the history of dance in Harlem.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has released a series of never-before-heard concert recordings featuring the legendary Benny Carter, joined by such giants as Dizzy Gillespie, Hank Jones, Clark Terry, and many others.