The Big Band and Swing Podcast

By: Swing City Radio
  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • A Boogie Man In A Madhouse (Show 235)
    Oct 25 2024

    Features vintage recordings by Artie Shaw, Kay Starr and George Hall. Ronnaldo celebrates Halloween so be prepared to be frightened beyond belief. (Not really. But you can expect some great music.)

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    * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

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    31 mins
  • A Rain Check and a Smile (Show 234)
    Oct 18 2024

    Features vintage music by Harry James, Jimmie Lunceford and Jan Savitt. We also listen to some outrageous ad spots by Camel Cigarettes from the late 1930's.

    Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.

    * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

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    33 mins
  • The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #775 - Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald
    Oct 16 2024

    In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #775 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Buddy Rich and Ella Fitzgerald. (E039)

    * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

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    14 mins

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