The Big Band and Swing Podcast

The Big Band and Swing Podcast


Latest Episodes

Big Band Birthdays - March 28: Paul Whiteman
March 28, 2022

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader Paul Whiteman.  Paul was born on March 28, 1890 in Denver, Colorado. * All music in this podcast are C

V-Discs and a Flight To Mars (Show 104)
March 25, 2022

Features songs by Lee Castle, Gene Krupa and The Ink Spots.  We also listen to a bunch of V-Discs.  Fun times for all. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn m

Big Band Birthdays - March 20: Ozzie Nelson
March 20, 2022

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and actor - Ozzie Nelson.  Ozzie was born on March 20, 1906 in Jersey City, New Jersey. * All music in

Two Jumps at the End (Show 103)
March 18, 2022

Features vintage recordings by The Pied Pipers, Glenn Miller, Count Basie and more.  Ronnaldo also plays some tracks from the AFRS show "One Night Stand". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Po

Big Band Birthdays - March 15: Harry James
March 15, 2022

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and legendary trumpeter - Harry James.  Harry was born on March 15, 1916 in Albany, New York. * All mu

Big Band Birthdays - March 13: Ina Ray Hutton
March 13, 2022

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader, vocalist and entertainer - Ina Ray Hutton.  Ina Ray was born on March 13, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois.

Molly Malone and a Tired Teddy Bear (Show 102)
March 11, 2022

Features vintage tracks by Raymond Scott, Charlie Barnet, Sam Donahue and Guy Lombardo.  We also listen to an old Chesterfield ad. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepc

Big Band Birthdays - March 10: Marion Hutton
March 10, 2022

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of the female vocalist - Marion Hutton.  Marion was born on March 10, 1919 in Sacramento, California. * All music in

A Dose of Swing Tonic (Show 101)
March 04, 2022

Features recordings by Abe Lyman, Benny Goodman, Ray Noble and more.  Ronnaldo also plays some Glenn Miller to celebrate his recent birthday. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by beco

Big Band Birthdays - March 1: Glenn Miller
March 01, 2022

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of legendary bandleader - Glenn Miller.  Glenn was born on March 1, 1904 in Clarinda, Iowa. * All music in this podc