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 bandleader who had very strong ties with classical music but really knew how to Swing. Violinist, arranger, the Stokowski of Swing himself, Jan Savitt. Jan was born on September 4th, 1907 in what is now considered Ukraine. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
This episode features music by Glenn Miller, Peggy Lee and Gene Krupa. We also enjoy an old radio ad from Lux Soap. Mmmmm! That's such a wonderful feeling. 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 music by Benny Carter, Count Basie, Henry Busse and Ben Pollack. We also listen to a classic Soundie by the Modernaires. Please remember to leave a review with your favorite podcast provider. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
Features vintage V-Disc recordings from Tommy Dorsey, Hal McIntyre, Perry Como and Tony Pastor. Ronnaldo takes a closer look at the historic V-Disc program of the 1940's and barely scratches the surface of this fascinating collection of music. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
Includes music by The Andrews Sisters, Dick Stabile, Tony Pastor and Ralph Flanagan. We also learn what happens to a fish out of water. Spoiler Alert: It Dies! * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader, vocalist and overall entertainer - Skinnay Ennis. Skinnay was born on Aug 13, 1907 in Salisbury, North Carolina. * 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 of Daddy Slack himself - pianist, Freddie Slack. Freddie was born Aug 7, 1910 in Westby, Wisconsin. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Contains some great vintage recordings by Gus Arnheim, Claude Hopkins, Louis Jordan and Jimmie Lunceford. We also learn a little bit about Alvino Rey and Stringy the Talking Guitar. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a trumpet player and vocalist who just happened to be one of the most influential musicians of not just the Big Band Era but the whole world of Jazz itself - Louis Armstrong. Louis was born on Aug 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Includes vintage performances from Glenn Miller, Woody Herman and Artie Shaw. Ronnaldo dusts off the ol' Time Machine and takes you back to 1943 to visit the iconic Cafe Rouge. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the Birthday of Buddy Clark. Buddy was born on July 26th, 1912 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Includes some music from Benny Carter, Anson Weeks, Ray Noble and more. Ronnaldo plays tracks from old AFRS Radio Shows including Command Performance, Jubilee and One Night Stand. But hey, he always does that. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the Birthday of Kay Starr. Kay was born on July 21, 1922 in Dougherty, Oklahoma. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features vintage recordings from Erskine Hawkins, Boyd Raeburn and Harry James. We also learn a little bit about Lucky Lager. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
Includes some great vintage music from Jimmy Dorsey, Ray McKinley, The Dinning Sisters and more. Ronnaldo also discusses the differences between Snader Telescriptions and Soundies. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
