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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:

Inflation and Morse Code (Show 119) Jul 08, 2022

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Features recordings from Art Mooney, Wingy Manone, Perry Como and Louis Jordan. We also listen to Inflation warnings from the 1950's.

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

Got Any Stripe Gum, Chum? (Show 118) Jul 01, 2022

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Features vintage music by Jerry Gray, Lionel Hampton and Ray Anthony. Ronnaldo talks a bit about the career of bandleader, Ben Selvin.

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.

Big Band Birthdays - July 1: Alvino Rey Jul 01, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and innovative guitarist - Alvino Rey. Alvino was born on July 1, 1908 in Oakland, California.

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

On a Wing and a Prayer (Show 117) Jun 24, 2022

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Features recordings by Tommy Dorsey, Buddy Clark, Ambrose and more. We also learn how to put sunshine into our wash.

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.

Big Band Birthdays - June 22: Ben Pollack Jun 22, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the Birthday of Ben Pollack. Pollack was born on June 22, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois.

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

Big Band Birthdays - June 19: Guy Lombardo Jun 19, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of violinist and bandleader - Guy Lombardo. Guy was born on June 19, 1902 in London, Ontario in Canada.

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

Big Band Birthdays - June 18: Ray McKinley Jun 18, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of drummer, singer and bandleader - Ray McKinley. Ray was born on June 18, 1910 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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

Rugged Romeo (Show 116) Jun 17, 2022

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Features vintage recordings from The Dinning Sisters, Duke Ellington, Harry James and more. We also learn what a pink toothbrush means. Watch out!

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.

Hold Tight - Well, Alright! (Show 115) Jun 10, 2022

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Features vintage music from Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters, Larry Clinton and more. We also learn "who" is responsible for those little scratches we sometimes find on our cars.

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.

Big Band Birthdays - June 10: Judy Garland Jun 10, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist, Judy Garland. Judy was born on June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

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

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