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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 - April 7: Billie Holiday Apr 07, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist, "Lady Day" herself - Billie Holiday. Holiday was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA.

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

Big Band Birthdays - April 3: Doris Day Apr 03, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist Doris Day. Doris was born on April 3, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

Your Navy Show and Jig Time (Show 105) Apr 01, 2022

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Features vintage recordings by Woody Herman, Noble Sissle, Ella Fitzgerald and Tommy Dorsey. We also learn a little bit about an AFRS program called "Your Navy Show".

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

Big Band Birthdays - March 28: Paul Whiteman Mar 28, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader Paul Whiteman. Paul was born on March 28, 1890 in Denver, Colorado.

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

V-Discs and a Flight To Mars (Show 104) Mar 25, 2022

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Features songs by Lee Castle, Gene Krupa and The Ink Spots. We also listen to a bunch of V-Discs. Fun times for all.

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 - March 20: Ozzie Nelson Mar 20, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and actor - Ozzie Nelson. Ozzie was born on March 20, 1906 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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

Two Jumps at the End (Show 103) Mar 18, 2022

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Features vintage recordings by The Pied Pipers, Glenn Miller, Count Basie and more. Ronnaldo also plays some tracks from the AFRS show "One Night Stand".

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 - March 15: Harry James Mar 15, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and legendary trumpeter - Harry James. Harry was born on March 15, 1916 in Albany, New York.

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

Big Band Birthdays - March 13: Ina Ray Hutton Mar 13, 2022

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader, vocalist and entertainer - Ina Ray Hutton. Ina Ray was born on March 13, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois.

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

Molly Malone and a Tired Teddy Bear (Show 102) Mar 11, 2022

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Features vintage tracks by Raymond Scott, Charlie Barnet, Sam Donahue and Guy Lombardo. We also listen to an old Chesterfield ad.

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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