The Big Band and Swing Podcast show

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:

 Big Band Birthdays - July 8: Louis Jordan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 08:13

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the Birthday of Louis Jordan. Jordan was born on July 8, 1908 in Brinkley, Arkansas. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Big Band Birthdays - July 3: Jerry Gray | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:06

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the Birthday of Jerry Gray. Jerry was born on July 3, 1915 in Boston, Massachusetts. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 A Frolic and a Jam (Show 68) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:00

Features recordings from Bing Crosby, Ralph Flanagan and Duke Ellington. We also listen to some more tracks from the Saturday Night Swing Club. * 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.

 The Hungry Count is Jealous (Show 67) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:15

Includes recordings from Vaughn Monroe, Charlie Barnet, Raymond Scott and more.  This episode is as exciting as a circus and a three day rodeo wrapped up into one! * 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.

 Maybe I Need More Coffee (Show 66) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:11

Features music from Les Brown, Glenn Miller, Dinah Shore and no, I don't have that high energy delivery of Ernie Bubbles Whitman.   * 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.

 ”A Little Jive is Good”, said Martha (Show 65) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:04

Includes recordings from Ella Fitzgerald, The Ink Spots, Larry Clinton and more.  Ronnaldo thanks some new Hepcats for supporting the podcast. * 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.

 A Double Dose of Bandleader Blondes (Show 64) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:38

Features music from Ina Ray Hutton, John Kirby, Artie Shaw and more.  We also learn a little bit about vocalist and actress, Thelma White.   * 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.

 Upbeat Music from the War Years (Show 63) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:11

Includes recordings from Johnny Mercer, Bea Wain, Glenn Miller and more.  An upbeat way to recognize Memorial Day. * 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.

 Big Band Birthdays - May 26: Peggy Lee | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 08:45

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of the beautiful, sophisticated and very talented vocalist and songwriter - Peggy Lee.  Miss Peggy Lee was born on May 26, 1920 in Jamestown, North Dakota. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Dusting Off The Panoram (Show 62) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:59

Features the audio portions from Soundies by Tony Pastor, Billy Eckstine, Buddy Clark and more. Ronnaldo also plays tracks from Jan Savitt and The Andrews Sisters.  * 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.

 Celebrating: Bobby Sherwood | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:02

In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Bobby Sherwood. We play some of his popular recordings and take a closer look at this multi-talented artist of the Big Band Era.  Join me this musical celebration of Bobby Sherwood. ...and remember, if you want to listen to more Big Band and Swing Music check out SwingCityRadio.com to hear Your Big Band Favorites from the 1930's, 40's and Today! * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 A Beautiful Mornin‘ from Tackyville (Show 61) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:30

Includes music from Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and more.  We also learn some informative tips on what to do on a date. * 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.

 Static and Clicks from Kalamazoo (Show 60) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:01

Features songs by Louis Jordan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey and more. Ronnaldo discusses cleaning up old audio and welcomes new Hepcats.  * 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.

 Celebrating: Stan Kenton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:14

Hello there! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Stan Kenton. We play some of his Hits, his Soundies and take a deeper look at this innovative, Big Band Icon.  Join me in this musical celebration of Stan Kenton. ...and remember, if you want to listen to more Big Band and Swing Music check out SwingCityRadio.com to hear Your Big Band Favorites from the 1930's, 40's and Today! * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Crew Cut and Other Grooming Tips (Show 59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:22

Includes tracks from Bobby Sherwood, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, Tony Pastor and more.  We also listen to some clips from a helpful educational film that focuses on How To Be Well Groomed. * 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.

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