The Big Band and Swing Podcast - TopPodcast.com

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

The Big Band and Swing Podcast — Music
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 - December 25: Cab Calloway Dec 25, 2021

Show notes

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most charismatic and influential performers of the Big Band Era - Cab Calloway. Calloway was born on December 25, 1907 in Rochester, New York.

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

Collection of Favorites (2021) - Part 1 Dec 24, 2021

Show notes

This collection of vintage Big Band recordings features Ronnaldo's favorites that he played on the podcast this year. Includes tracks from Raymond Scott, Ben Pollack, Harry James, Jerry Gray and more.

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 - December 18: Fletcher Henderson Dec 18, 2021

Show notes

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most influential arrangers and bandleaders of the Big Band Era - Fletcher Henderson. Henderson was born on December 18, 1897 in Cuthbert, Georgia.

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

Emily Brown At Sundown (Show 92) Dec 17, 2021

Show notes

Includes some great Big Band recordings by Harry James, John Kirby and Gus Arnheim. We also learn what kept cars looking brand new.

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 - December 15: Stan Kenton Dec 15, 2021

Show notes

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of influential pianist and bandleader, a true innovator - Stan Kenton. Kenton was born December 15, 1911 in Wichita, Kansas.

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

Mr. Zip and Tomato Soup (Show 91) Dec 10, 2021

Show notes

Features vintage Big Band music by Bea Wain, Frank Sinatra, Tony Pastor and more. Ronnaldo plays a bunch of Soundies and we hear an old ad from Campbell's Tomato Soup.

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 - December 7: Louis Prima Dec 07, 2021

Show notes

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of singer, songwriter, trumpeter and bandleader - the one and only - Louis Prima. Prima was born on December 7, 1910 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

Big Band Birthdays - December 3: Connee Boswell Dec 03, 2021

Show notes

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a female vocalist who was such a major influence of singers like Ella Fitzgerald and The Andrews Sisters - Connee Boswell. Boswell was born on December 3, 1907 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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

Swing and Kitchen Safety (Show 90) Dec 03, 2021

Show notes

Ronnaldo plays some vintage recordings by Johnny Otis, Don Redman and Les Brown. We also listen to some very important clips about Kitchen Safety.

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.

Celebrating: Another Big Band Christmas Nov 30, 2021

Show notes

In this special episode we celebrate Christmas music from the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's. We listen to some timeless holiday favorites from Bing Crosby, Martha Tilton, Perry Como and more. We also learn who made the best eggnog back in the day.

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.

Related Podcasts