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:
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very talented vocalist - Bea Wain. Bea was born on April 30, 1917 in The Bronx, New York. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features vintage music from The Dinning Sisters, Buddy Morrow, Les Brown and Duke Ellington. We also hear an Esso ad that appeared in movie theaters in 1938. 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 legendary bandleader - Duke Ellington. The Duke was born on April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features recordings by Jimmy Mundy, Gene Krupa, Hal McIntyre and more. We also listen to a Snader Telescription and an old ad for None Such Coffee. 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 and vibraphone virtuoso - Lionel Hampton. Lionel was born on April 20, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features vintage music from the Archives of Old Time Radio including tracks by Bill Heathcock, Charlie Barnet and Eugenie Baird. We also learn the secret behind getting your hair to appear "Sunshine Bright". 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 famed female vocalist - Helen Forrest. Helen was born on April 12, 1917 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features songs by Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Kay Kyser and more. That famous Apple Tree we heard so much about in the 1940's takes center stage. 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, "Lady Day" herself - Billie Holiday. Holiday was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA. * 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 Doris Day. Doris was born on April 3, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features vintage recordings by Woody Herman, Noble Sissle, Ella Fitzgerald and Tommy Dorsey. We also learn a little bit about an AFRS program called "Your Navy Show". 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 Paul Whiteman. Paul was born on March 28, 1890 in Denver, Colorado. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features songs by Lee Castle, Gene Krupa and The Ink Spots. We also listen to a bunch of V-Discs. Fun times for all. 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 and actor - Ozzie Nelson. Ozzie was born on March 20, 1906 in Jersey City, New Jersey. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features vintage recordings by The Pied Pipers, Glenn Miller, Count Basie and more. Ronnaldo also plays some tracks from the AFRS show "One Night Stand". 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.
