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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:

Jill and Ronnaldo (Show 110) May 06, 2022

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Ronnaldo and the legendary G.I. Jill share the mic in this episode. Features recordings by Stan Kenton, Lionel Hampton and Artie Shaw. By the way, has anyone seen Jill's Request Book?

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

Big Band Birthdays - May 3: Bing Crosby May 03, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most popular and influential stars of the 20th Century - Bing Crosby. Bing was born on May 3, 1903 in Tacoma, Washington.

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

Big Band Birthdays - April 30: Bea Wain Apr 30, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very talented vocalist - Bea Wain. Bea was born on April 30, 1917 in The Bronx, New York.

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

Smoke and Bopple Sauce (Show 109) Apr 29, 2022

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Features vintage music from The Dinning Sisters, Buddy Morrow, Les Brown and Duke Ellington. We also hear an Esso ad that appeared in movie theaters in 1938.

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 - April 29: Duke Ellington Apr 29, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of legendary bandleader - Duke Ellington. The Duke was born on April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C.

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

Tea for Two but Coffee for Me (Show 108) Apr 22, 2022

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Features recordings by Jimmy Mundy, Gene Krupa, Hal McIntyre and more. We also listen to a Snader Telescription and an old ad for None Such Coffee.

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 - April 20: Lionel Hampton Apr 20, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and vibraphone virtuoso - Lionel Hampton. Lionel was born on April 20, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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

White Rain Smiles (Show 107) Apr 15, 2022

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Features vintage music from the Archives of Old Time Radio including tracks by Bill Heathcock, Charlie Barnet and Eugenie Baird. We also learn the secret behind getting your hair to appear "Sunshine Bright".

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 - April 12: Helen Forrest Apr 12, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of famed female vocalist - Helen Forrest. Helen was born on April 12, 1917 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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

Apple Tree Suite (Show 106) Apr 08, 2022

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Features songs by Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Kay Kyser and more. That famous Apple Tree we heard so much about in the 1940's takes center stage.

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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