The Big Band and Swing Podcast
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #349 - Les Brown, Sammy Kaye
In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #349 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Les Brown and Sammy Kaye. (E008)* All music in this podcast are Creative Commo
Gas and Jump Sauce (Show 140)
Features recordings by Ted Heath, Hal McIntyre, Bunny Berigan and Charlie Barnet. Ronnaldo plays some select audio clips from a 1947 educational film called "Gasoline For Everybody."Consider support
Meatballs and Bubble Gum (Show 139)
Features vintage Big Band recordings by Les Brown, Larry Clinton and Glenn Miller. We also listen to a catchy little jingle promoting Nedick's Orange Drink.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing
The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #678 - Jimmy Mundy, Benny Carter
In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #678 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Jimmy Mundy and Benny Carter. Ronnaldo also discusses why V-Discs are so uncomm
Some of the Women That Really Swing (Show 138)
Features music by Ina Ray Hutton, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Vivian Garry and Ella Fitzgerald. We also listen to select audio clips from a 1943 film called "Danger! Women at Work."Cons
Coax Me a Little Bit, Marie (Show 137)
Features vintage recordings by Harry James, The Dorsey Bothers and Boyd Raeburn. We also listen to a Soundie by Connie Haines and learn what product is stronger than dirt.Consider supporting The Big
The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #180 - Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #180 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey. (E006
In a Miller Mood and Obligations (Show 136)
Features music by Andy Kirk, Duke Ellington and Tex Beneke. We also listen to a rockin' version of The Dipsy Doodle by Glenn Miller and learn a little about "Obligations".Consider supporting The Big
Peppers and Sprays (Show 135)
Features vintage recordings by Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw and Georgia Gibbs. We also listen to a Soundie by The Three Peppers and hear an old radio ad from Gulf Spray.Consider supporting The Big Band
The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #143 - Red Norvo, John Kirby
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #143 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Red Norvo and John Kirby. (E005)