The Big Band and Swing Podcast
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On a Wing and a Prayer (Show 117)
Features recordings by Tommy Dorsey, Buddy Clark, Ambrose and more. We also learn how to put sunshine into our wash. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn mo
Big Band Birthdays - June 22: Ben Pollack
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the Birthday of Ben Pollack. Pollack was born on June 22, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois. * All music in this podcast are Creative Co
Big Band Birthdays - June 19: Guy Lombardo
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of violinist and bandleader - Guy Lombardo. Guy was born on June 19, 1902 in London, Ontario in Canada. * All music
Big Band Birthdays - June 18: Ray McKinley
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of drummer, singer and bandleader - Ray McKinley. Ray was born on June 18, 1910 in Fort Worth, Texas. * All music
Rugged Romeo (Show 116)
Features vintage recordings from The Dinning Sisters, Duke Ellington, Harry James and more. We also learn what a pink toothbrush means. Watch out! Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast
Hold Tight - Well, Alright! (Show 115)
Features vintage music from Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters, Larry Clinton and more. We also learn "who" is responsible for those little scratches we sometimes find on our cars. Consider supportin
Big Band Birthdays - June 10: Judy Garland
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist, Judy Garland. Judy was born on June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. * All music in this podcast ar
Big Band Birthdays - June 6: Jimmie Lunceford
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a great alto sax player, a fantastic bandleader and a big influence on the Big Band Era - Jimmie Lunceford. Jimm
The Man With the Well Groomed Hair (Show 114)
Features vintage recordings from Charlie Barnet, Eddy Howard and Jack Teagarden. Ronnaldo also plays a couple of tracks from an old radio show called "Riding High" and we learn a little bit about the
Big Band Birthdays - May 30: Benny Goodman
In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a gentleman known as The King of Swing - Benny Goodman. Benny was born on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois. * A