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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:

Big Band Birthdays - June 6: Jimmie Lunceford Jun 06, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a great alto sax player, a fantastic bandleader and a big influence on the Big Band Era - Jimmie Lunceford. Jimmie was born on June 6, 1902 in Fulton, Mississippi.

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

The Man With the Well Groomed Hair (Show 114) Jun 03, 2022

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Features vintage recordings from Charlie Barnet, Eddy Howard and Jack Teagarden. Ronnaldo also plays a couple of tracks from an old radio show called "Riding High" and we learn a little bit about the wonders of hair tonic.

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

Big Band Birthdays - May 30: Benny Goodman May 30, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a gentleman known as The King of Swing - Benny Goodman. Benny was born on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois.

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

Big Band Birthdays - May 28: Andy Kirk May 28, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a great saxophonist and bandleader - Andy Kirk. Andy was born on May 28, 1898 in Newport, Kentucky.

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

Swinging In The Service (Show 113) May 27, 2022

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Ronnaldo pays tribute to Memorial Day by featuring vintage music from some of the best bands that made recordings while serving with the military during World War II.

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

Big Band Birthdays - May 23: Artie Shaw May 23, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a huge name from the Swing Era - Artie Shaw. Artie was born on May 23, 1910 in New York City, New York.

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

Thunder Rock and The Velvet Fog (Show 112) May 20, 2022

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Features vintage music from Mel Torme with Artie Shaw, Randy Brooks, Hal McIntyre and more. Ronnaldo also plays a classic Boogie Woogie recording from Will Bradley.

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

Big Band Birthdays - May 16: Woody Herman May 16, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of clarinetist, and famed bandleader - Woody Herman. Woody was born on May 16, 1913 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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

Swing and Inflation (Show 111) May 13, 2022

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Features vintage recordings from Bobby Sherwood, Jan Garber, Abe Lyman and many more Big Band artists. Ronnaldo takes a closer look at the show "Treasury Star Parade".

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 - May 8: Red Nichols May 08, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader - Red Nichols. Red was born on May 8, 1905 in Ogden, Utah.

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

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