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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Includes some great music from Andy Kirk, Doris Day, Benny Goodman and more. We also learn the secret behind the "unmade-up" look. * 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 one of the finest trumpet players of the Big Band Era - Roy Eldridge. Roy was born on January 30, 1911 in Pittsburgh, PA. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features some great music from Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Larry Clinton and more. Ronnaldo also plays a bunch of Soundies and an All-Star Jam Session from 1946. * 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 songs from Johnny Mercer, Frank Sinatra, Liz Tilton and Tony Pastor. Ronnaldo also unpacks an audio clip from 1944 which, in his opinion, is simply a ridiculous masterpiece. * 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 vocalist - Raymond Eberle. Ray was born January 19, 1919 in Mechanicville, New York.* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Features tracks from Vaughn Monroe, Artie Shaw, The Pied Pipers and others. We will also listen to a great version of Tuxedo Junction by Harry James. Ronnaldo reads a listener's review and we learn who is the Giant of the Cereals. * 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 tracks from Earl "Fatha" Hines, Sammy Kaye, Bea Wain, Billy Eckstine and many more. If you've been cold this winter, I've got an old ad just for you. * 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 trumpeter and vocalist Red Allen. Red was born January 7, 1908 in New Orleans. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Hey there People of Swing! I'm going to be taking a small break during the holidays but I DID NOT want to leave you empty handed. So I've put together a collection of songs from past episodes that I really enjoyed cleaning up and playing just for you. Peggy Lee, Harry James and The Andrews sisters are just a few of the artists you'll hear in this episode. Enjoy the music and see you soon! ...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.
Hello everyone! I'm going to be taking a little break during the holidays but I DID NOT want to leave you empty handed. So I've put together a collection of songs from past episodes that I really enjoyed cleaning up and playing for you. The King Sisters, Tex Beneke and Count Basie are just a few of the artists you'll hear in this episode. Enjoy! ...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.
Features music from Chick Webb, The Original Dixie Land Band, Boyd Raeburn and many more. We also learn where to go if you need a gift for the Johnsons. * 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 some Stan Kenton, Ina Ray Hutton, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Hampton and more. We also learn that Brylcream may make your hair disturbingly healthy. * 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 music from Duke Ellington, Vaughn Monroe, Artie Shaw, Lucky Millinder and many more. Ronnaldo sings a song in this one? What? You can't be serious! * 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 "hopping" tunes from Bunny Berigan, Charlie Barnet, Glenn Miller, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm and more. We also listen to an old radio ad from Groves Nose Drops. * 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.
Hi there Big Band Fans! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate Christmas music from some of the biggest names of The Big Band Era. We play some great, festive songs from Glenn Miller, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Dinah Shore and more. ...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.
