This definition of "swing" is present in all styles of jazz but must not be confused with the Jazz form or style played by the Big Bands of the late 1920's, 30's and early 40's. That was the era of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Benny Goodman.
The students of the Carolina Arts School under the direction of Professor and Saxophonist Janice Maisonet opened both nights of the Festival. The music presented by these talented students, even though it contained elements of Latin jazz, bolero and forms of Latin music, it was the closest in style to the Swing style of the 30's. Their repertoire included nice versions of "Sunny Side of the Street", "There's no greater love", and Duke Ellington "It don't mean a thing". Student/Singer Dorian Andrade joined the group both nights singing this Duke Ellington classic and also did some good scats a la Ella Fitzgerald.