Swing releases, week 41

This week's swing highlights include Robbie Williams honored as Album Icon for National Album Day 2026, alongside retrospectives on Bobby Darin's global hit 'Mack the Knife' and the 87th anniversary of Coleman Hawkins' legendary 'Body and Soul' recording. New music emerges with Jessie Reyez's 'For Sixxx In The Mornin' featuring Samara Cyn, while archival moments spotlight Artie Shaw's performance at Bop City and Laurent Courthaliac's trio session with Sinatra-era guests. In Strasbourg, Lyre Le Temps returns from a Louisiana pilgrimage to perform at La Laiterie.

1. 01

   Robbie Williams

   Robbie Williams announced as Album Icon for National Album Day 2026

   Oct 6 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Bobby Darin

   On This Day in 1959, Teen Idol Bobby Darin Hit No. 1 With the Dark Grammy-Winning Song That Helped Him Gain an Adult Au…

   Oct 5 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Coleman Hawkins

   Body and Soul : 87 ans de l’enregistrement mythique de Coleman Hawkins

   Oct 11 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Jessie Reyez, Samara Cyn

   For Sixxx In The Mornin – Song by Jessie Reyez featuring Samara Cyn

   Oct 10 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Artie Shaw

   Chapter 9: The day Artie Shaw played Berezowksy at Bop City

   Oct 9 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Frank Sinatra, Hugh Coltman, Christie Dashiell, Laurent Courthaliac

   Laurent Courthaliac met Sinatra en trio, avec Hugh Coltman et Christie Dashiell en invités

   Oct 9 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Lyre, Lyre Le Temps

   Alsace. Après un “pèlerinage” en Lousiane, Lyre Le Temps sur la scène de la Laiterie à Strasbourg

   Oct 7 · 1 outlet

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