The Big Band and Swing Podcast
2021-11
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
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.
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* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Includes some vintage music by The Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Tommy Dorsey. We also learn about Jimmy Joy and His Orchestra.
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* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of pianist and sometimes bandleader - Teddy Wilson. Wilson was born on November 24, 1912 in Austin, Texas.
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of the Sentimental Gentleman of Swing himself - Tommy Dorsey. Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania.
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Features vintage Big Band recordings by Louis Prima, Freddy Martin, Kay Kyser and Benny Goodman. We also listen to a couple of catchy Soundies.
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* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very good vocalist. But, he is most know for his work as a prolific and successful songwriter - Johnny Mercer. Mercer was born November 18, 1909 in Savannah, Georgia.
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a popular female vocalist that featured such a large voice wrapped up in a petite, tiny package - Martha Tilton. Tilton was born on November 14, 1915 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
This episode includes some vintage recordings by Red Nichols, Bing Crosby, Ina Ray Hutton and Bob Chester. We also learn a little bit about the struggles of Mr. and Mrs. Chubby.
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* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
This episode features some vintage music by Benny Carter, Andy Kirk, Artie Shaw and more. Ronnaldo drops some coins into The Panoram 2000 so we can listen to some Soundies.
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* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very influential trumpeter - Bunny Berigan. Berigan was born on November 2, 1908 in the State of Wisconsin.
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.