Late Shows Helped Spawn the Latest in Swing

Throughout the mid-2000s, Dizzy’s Club made a point of encouraging younger musicians to come and play during the late sets on weeknights. These performances were sometimes scheduled, sometimes completely spontaneous; some artists were paid, and many others just sat in. While a lot of these student players were then enrolled at either Juilliard or the Manhattan School of music, they probably learned more about traditional jazz and swing styles from the Dizzy’s jam sessions.