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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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  • Artist: Swing City Radio
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Podcasts:

 The Great Hollywood Hangover (Show 26) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:01

Features some great recordings by Duke Ellington, Russ Morgan, The Andrews Sisters, Bob Crosby and more.  Let's get drunk on Big Band and Swing music together. * 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.

 Beyond Half-Past Jump Time (Show 25) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:05

Features some fantastic music by Martha Tilton, Mabel Lee, Buddy Rich, Larry Clinton, Billie Holiday and more.  It's a Swingin' good time! * 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.

 Why Don‘t You Do Right, Arthur Murray? (Show 24) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:30

Features some great music by Billy Eckstine, Boyd Raeburn, Betty Hutton, Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra and more. Men also learn how to achieve the well-groomed look to get ahead both socially and on the job. * 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: Harry James | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:51

Hello there fine People of Swing! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of a true icon of the Big Band Era, Harry James. We play some of his hits and take a closer look at the trumpet playing bandleader. Join us in this musical celebration of Harry James. ...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.

 Frankie, Bing and Delicious Homemade Pickles (Show 23) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:08

Features some great music by The Ink Spots, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, The Benny Goodman Sextet, Ella Fitzgerald and more. We also listen to an old Chase and Sanborn Coffee radio ad. Oh, and I almost forgot: Pickles. * 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: Count Basie | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:08

Hey there People of Swing! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Count Basie. We play some classic tracks and dive deeper into the jumping music of The Count. Join us in this celebration of Count Basie.   ...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 Real Swingdinger! (Show 22) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:54

Features some classic Big Band icons including Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Charlie Barnet, Fletcher Henderson and more. We listen to an old Dristan radio commercial. All in all, this episode is a real Swingdinger! * 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.

 Hop, Skip and Jump for a Little Fond Affection (Show 21) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:40

Features some fine music by Gene Krupa, Harry James, Charlie Spivak, Les Brown and The Andrews Sisters. Sorry this recording is not available on a 45 rpm. * 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: Benny Goodman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:01

Hey there everybody! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Benny Goodman. Ronnaldo plays some classic tracks and some lesser known tracks by The King of Swing. Join us in this celebration of Benny Goodman. ...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.

 Savitt, Sherwood and Swing! (Show 20) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:09

Features music by Bobby Sherwood, Jimmy Dorsey, Vaughn Monroe, Duke Ellington and Johnny Mercer. We also listen to a great radio remote by Jan Savitt from 1944. * 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: Glenn Miller | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:09

Hello everyone! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Glenn Miller. Ronnaldo plays some classic tracks from one of the biggest names of the Big Band Era. Join us in this audio celebration of Glenn Miller. ...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.

 The Poor Jingle Segue (Show 19) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:41

Features music by Tommy Dorsey, Johnny Long, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman and many more. We also listen to a great Raymond Scott performance from 1961. * 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.

 Celery Stalks, Barbeque and Woodchucks (Show 18) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:23

Features some fantastic music from Will Bradley, Kay Starr, Tex Beneke, Peggy Lee, Bob Crosby and more. We also learn about Sensible Jane and her "ducky" new slip! * 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.

 Tiskets and Taskets (Show 17) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:06

Features some great tracks from Benny Goodman, Will Bradley, Charlie Barnet, Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald. We also listen in on an old radio performance by Glen Gray from April of 1944. You will also learn where to send your letters to the makers of Lava Soap. * 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.

 Shaw, Cootie and Krinkles (Show 16) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:25

Features music by Cee Pee Johnson, Cootie Williams, Don Redman, Dorothy Dandridge and Harry James. We also listen to a great live radio performance by Artie Shaw from 1945. If you have a clown phobia, then proceed with caution. * 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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