The Big Band and Swing Podcast

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a great saxophonist and bandleader - the great Charlie Barnet.  Charles Daly Barnet was born on October 26, 1913 in New York City. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

This episode features some vintage music by Cab Calloway, Bobby Sherwood and Ray Noble.  Ronnaldo plays selected clips from an old educational film called "Atomic Alert" and we also listen to a boatload of 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 such a unique individual.  She is pretty much considered responsible for shattering the traditional image of the "girl singer" - The Jezebel of Jazz, Anita O'Day.  O'Day was born on October 18, 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

This episode features recordings from Harry James, Woody Herman, The Andrews Sisters and many more.  We also learn a little bit about Victory Gardens. 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 Podcast Extra of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Miss Peggy Lee. Ronnaldo plays some of her most popular recordings and takes a closer look at this vocal icon of the Big Band Era.  If you are a fan of Peggy Lee, then don't miss this episode. 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 includes some vintage music by Benny Goodman, The Merry Macs, Glen Gray and Artie Shaw. We also listen to selected clips from an old social guidance film called "Cindy Goes To A Party". 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 popular voice from the Big Band Era - a voice that has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - Vaughn Monroe.  Monroe was born on October 7, 1911 in Akron, Ohio. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

This episode features vintage recordings from Tommy Dorsey, Larry Clinton, Duke Ellington and many more.  Ronnaldo thanks Hepcats for their support and briefly discusses Louise Tobin who will turn 103 years old in November of 2021. 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 celebrate the birthday of one of the most influential drummers of all time - Buddy Rich.  Buddy was born on September 30, 1917 in New York City, New York.  * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Hello there! In this Podcast Extra of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Ella Fitzgerald. We play some of her Hits, songs from her time with Chick Webb and some other tracks by the Queen of Jazz.  Join me in this musical celebration of Ella Fitzgerald. 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 includes some vintage music by Louis Jordan and Tony Pastor.  We also listen to some performances from the old AFRS variety show, "Mail Call" by Helen Forrest and Nora Lou Martin. 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 female vocalist who had such a great voice - Helen Ward.  Helen was born September 19, 1916 in New York City, New York. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

This episode features recordings by Russ Morgan, Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey and more.  We listen to some Soundies and hear about some great little prizes included in boxes of Pep Cereal. 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 creative and unique bandleaders of the Big Band Era - Raymond Scott. Raymond was born on September 10, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

This episode includes songs by Ray Anthony, Count Basie and Dick Stabile. We listen to some music by bandleader Tommy Carlyn as well as hearing a PSA that stresses the importance of driving safely. 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.