In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a great saxophonist and bandleader - Andy Kirk.  Andy was born on May 28, 1898 in Newport, Kentucky. * All music

Ronnaldo pays tribute to Memorial Day by featuring vintage music from some of the best bands that made recordings while serving with the military during World War II. Consider supporting The Big Band

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a huge name from the Swing Era - Artie Shaw. Artie was born on May 23, 1910 in New York City, New York. * All mus

Features vintage music from Mel Torme with Artie Shaw, Randy Brooks, Hal McIntyre and more.  Ronnaldo also plays a classic Boogie Woogie recording from Will Bradley. Consider supporting The Big Band a

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of clarinetist, and famed bandleader - Woody Herman.  Woody was born on May 16, 1913 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. * All

Features vintage recordings from Bobby Sherwood, Jan Garber, Abe Lyman and many more Big Band artists.  Ronnaldo takes a closer look at the show "Treasury Star Parade". Consider supporting The Big Ban

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader - Red Nichols.  Red was born on May 8, 1905 in Ogden, Utah. * All music in this podcast are Creative C

Ronnaldo and the legendary G.I. Jill share the mic in this episode.  Features recordings by Stan Kenton, Lionel Hampton and Artie Shaw.  By the way, has anyone seen Jill's Request Book? Consider suppo

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most popular and influential stars of the 20th Century - Bing Crosby.  Bing was born on May 3, 1903 in

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very talented vocalist - Bea Wain.  Bea was born on April 30, 1917 in The Bronx, New York.  * All music in this