The right music can transform your Lindy Hop from good to legendary. Whether you're practicing solo, jamming with friends, or tearing up the social dance floor, these swing tracks—ranging from classic 1930s bangers to modern neo-swing bops—will fuel your creativity and rhythm.
Classic Lindy Hop Essentials
"Jumpin' at the Woodside"
Count Basie & His Orchestra
Up-tempo
Killer breaks
"Shiny Stockings"
Ella Fitzgerald
Smooth
Bluesy
"Flying Home"
Lionel Hampton
High energy
Sax-driven
Modern Swing Gems
"Bubble Bath"
Jonathan Stout & His Campus Five
Bouncy
Great for aerials
"Chili Pepper"
The Boilermaker Jazz Band
Fast-paced
Clarinet solo
Blues-Infused Lindy Grooves
"Roll 'Em Pete"
Big Joe Turner & Pete Johnson
Boogie-woogie
Raw energy
