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The Big Band and Swing Podcast

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, 1940’s and 1950‘s. You will hear classic Big Band recordings and forgotten performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.

Latest Episodes:

A Tide of Great Music (Show 169) Jul 07, 2023

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Features vintage recordings by Alvino Rey, Duke Ellington, Teddy Powell and Tiny Bradshaw. We also learn what it takes to have the cleanest shirts in town.

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* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #522 - Glenn Miller, Sam Donahue Jul 05, 2023

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #522 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Capt. Glenn Miller and The AAF Band and Sam Donahue and The Navy Band. (E019)

* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Round and Round The Music Goes (Show 168) Jun 30, 2023

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Features recordings by Artie Shaw, Jan Savitt, Jimmie Grier and Red Norvo. We also listen to some classic spots featuring Pepsi Cola.

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.

G.I. Journal (Show 167) Jun 23, 2023

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Features vintage recordings by Bing Crosby, Kay Kyser and The King Sisters. We listen to some great music featured on the old radio show "G.I. Journal" and learn a little about Una Mae Carlisle.

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.

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #853 - Basie, Brown, Lutcher, Starr Jun 21, 2023

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #853 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Count Basie, Les Brown, Nellie Lutcher and Kay Starr. (E018)

* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Mother Goose Jumps Town (Show 166) Jun 16, 2023

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Features music by Elliot Lawrence, Dick Haymes and Ralph Flanagan. We also learn about Irium, the mysterious ingredient in Pepsodent Toothpaste.

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.

The Wacky Dust at Number Ten Lullaby Lane (Show 165) Jun 09, 2023

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Features vintage recordings by Liz Tilton, Geraldo and Harry James. We also learn a little bit about a new Big Band compilation CD recently released and Avalon Cigarettes.

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.

The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #596 - Ray Noble, Stan Kenton Jun 07, 2023

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #596 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage music by Ray Noble and Stan Kenton. (E017)

* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Club Fifteen: Mmm Mmm Good (Show 164) Jun 02, 2023

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Features Big Band music by Bob Crosby, The Pied Piper, The Modernaires and many more. We learn about the great music featured on the old radio show "Club Fifteen".

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.

Music and Service (Show 163) May 26, 2023

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Features music by some of the great Service Bands of World War II to honor Memorial Day. These bands can REALLY swing!

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.

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