Lincoln Center Presents Midsummer Night Swing: Battle of the Bands June 29, 2010

Which coast swings harder? Jazz musicians ceded East Coast/West Coast squabbles to hip-hoppers some time ago, but Midsummer Night Swing’s season kickoff is a high-octane rematch that proves old feuds die hard. Ten years ago on a hugely successful tour, hometown Count Basie disciple George Gee and hot L.A. pianist Bill Elliott put the question to the most discerning audiences of all: dancers. The gauntlet has been thrown down once again. Come decide who gets bragging rights.

Big Band Swing
Lesson: Roddy Caravella teaches Collegiate Shag
DJ: Ryan Swift

Dance lesson at 6:30 p.m., live music at 7:30 p.m.

Official Website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2010/06/29/lincoln-centers-midsummer-night-swing-battle-of-the-bands