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 female vocalist who was such a major influence of singers like Ella Fitzgerald and The Andrews Sisters - Connee Boswell. Boswell was born on December 3, 1907 in Kansas City, Missouri. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Ronnaldo plays some vintage recordings by Johnny Otis, Don Redman and Les Brown. We also listen to some very important clips about Kitchen Safety. 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 special episode we celebrate Christmas music from the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's. We listen to some timeless holiday favorites from Bing Crosby, Martha Tilton, Perry Como and more. We also learn who made the best eggnog back in the day. 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.
Includes some vintage music by The Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Tommy Dorsey. We also learn about Jimmy Joy and His Orchestra. 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 pianist and sometimes bandleader - Teddy Wilson. Wilson was born on November 24, 1912 in Austin, Texas. * 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 the Sentimental Gentleman of Swing himself - Tommy Dorsey. Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features vintage Big Band recordings by Louis Prima, Freddy Martin, Kay Kyser and Benny Goodman. We also listen to a couple of catchy Soundies. 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 very good vocalist. But, he is most know for his work as a prolific and successful songwriter - Johnny Mercer. Mercer was born November 18, 1909 in Savannah, Georgia. * 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 popular female vocalist that featured such a large voice wrapped up in a petite, tiny package - Martha Tilton. Tilton was born on November 14, 1915 in Corpus Christi, Texas. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
This episode includes some vintage recordings by Red Nichols, Bing Crosby, Ina Ray Hutton and Bob Chester. We also learn a little bit about the struggles of Mr. and Mrs. Chubby. 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 music of Fletcher Henderson. He was one of the most influential arrangers of the Big Band Era. Join me in this musical celebration of the great Fletcher Henderson. 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.
This episode features some vintage music by Benny Carter, Andy Kirk, Artie Shaw and more. Ronnaldo drops some coins into The Panoram 2000 so we can listen to some Soundies. 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 very influential trumpeter - Bunny Berigan. Berigan was born on November 2, 1908 in the State of Wisconsin. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
This episode includes some vintage recordings by Duke Ellington, The Modernaires, Ella Fitzgerald and Ernst Van t'Hoff. We also listen to an old Camel Cigarettes testimonial. 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 saxophone great - Boyd Raeburn. Boyd Albert Raeburn was born on October 27, 1913 in a town called Faith, South Dakota. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
