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Where do you hear swing music?

* Jazz clubs. Swing music is a genre of jazz that originated in the early 20th century. Swing clubs were popular places to hear live swing music, and they still exist today.

* Big band concerts. Big bands are typically made up of 10 or more musicians, and they often play swing music. Big band concerts are held in a variety of venues, including concert halls, theaters, and outdoor amphitheaters.

* Film soundtracks. Swing music was often used in film soundtracks during the 1930s and 1940s. Some of the most famous swing music-themed films include "Swing Time" (1936), "Hellzapoppin'" (1941), and "The Glenn Miller Story" (1954).

* Video games. Swing music has also been used in video games. Some examples of video games that feature swing music include "Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven" (2002), "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" (2002), and "L.A. Noire" (2011).

* Streaming services. Swing music is available to stream on a variety of streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora.

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