The Big Band and Swing Podcast
Summary: The Big Band and Swing Podcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on the music, artists and history of the Big Band Era of the 1930's and 1940's. You will hear both classic and forgotten Big Band recordings and performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.
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Podcasts:
Features vintage recordings from The Dinning Sisters, Duke Ellington, Harry James and more. We also learn what a pink toothbrush means. Watch out! Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features vintage music from Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters, Larry Clinton and more. We also learn "who" is responsible for those little scratches we sometimes find on our cars. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist, Judy Garland. Judy was born on June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a great alto sax player, a fantastic bandleader and a big influence on the Big Band Era - Jimmie Lunceford. Jimmie was born on June 6, 1902 in Fulton, Mississippi. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features vintage recordings from Charlie Barnet, Eddy Howard and Jack Teagarden. Ronnaldo also plays a couple of tracks from an old radio show called "Riding High" and we learn a little bit about the wonders of hair tonic. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a gentleman known as The King of Swing - Benny Goodman. Benny was born on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a great saxophonist and bandleader - Andy Kirk. Andy was born on May 28, 1898 in Newport, Kentucky. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Ronnaldo pays tribute to Memorial Day by featuring vintage music from some of the best bands that made recordings while serving with the military during World War II. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a huge name from the Swing Era - Artie Shaw. Artie was born on May 23, 1910 in New York City, New York. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features vintage music from Mel Torme with Artie Shaw, Randy Brooks, Hal McIntyre and more. Ronnaldo also plays a classic Boogie Woogie recording from Will Bradley. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of clarinetist, and famed bandleader - Woody Herman. Woody was born on May 16, 1913 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features vintage recordings from Bobby Sherwood, Jan Garber, Abe Lyman and many more Big Band artists. Ronnaldo takes a closer look at the show "Treasury Star Parade". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader - Red Nichols. Red was born on May 8, 1905 in Ogden, Utah. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Ronnaldo and the legendary G.I. Jill share the mic in this episode. Features recordings by Stan Kenton, Lionel Hampton and Artie Shaw. By the way, has anyone seen Jill's Request Book? Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most popular and influential stars of the 20th Century - Bing Crosby. Bing was born on May 3, 1903 in Tacoma, Washington. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
