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Keyholes at the Woodside (Show 193)
Features music by Buddy Rich, Johnny Long, Andy Kirk and The Andrews Sisters. We also listen to a Soundie by Cab Calloway and learn about changes with the newsletter.Consider supporting The Big Ban
Collection of Favorites (2023)
Listen to some of Ronnaldo's favorite songs he played this year! This special show features vintage Big Band recordings by The Andrews Sisters, Alvino Rey, Raymond Scott and many more.Consider suppo
Hepcats, Hep Cats, Hep Kats (Show 192)
Features music by Dinah Shore, Woody Herman, Harry James and more. So take a seat in that big comfortable chair and have a listen.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hep
The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #295 - Charlie Spivak, Glen Gray
In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #295 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Charlie Spivak and His Orchestra and Glen Gray and The Casa Loma Orchestra. We
Bidin’ My Time in a Boyd’s Nest (Show 191)
Features vintage recordings by Boyd Raeburn, Vaughn Monroe and Lucky Millinder. We also listen to a Soundie by Gene Krupa.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Le
Sock Hops and Refreshments (Show 190)
Features music by Glenn Miller, Freddy Martin, Frank Sinatra and more. We also learn about an old radio show called The Refreshment Club.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becomin
The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #583 - Woody Herman, Sam Donahue
In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #583 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by the Woody Herman Orchestra and Sam Donahue with the Navy Dance Band. (E029)*
Celebrating: Christmas Music
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Everyone! This special show features vintage Big Band Christmas recordings by Jimmy Dorsey, Johnny Mercer, Henry Hall, Horace Heidt and many more.Consider suppo
Shimmy, Swing and Dandruff (Show 189)
Features music by Glenn Miller, Harry James, Artie Shaw and more. We also listen to an old radio spot from Double Dandrine Shampoo.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a He
Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear Teresa (Show 188)
Features vintage recordings by Jerry Gray, Jan Savitt and Fletcher Henderson. We also learn a little bit about vocalist Russ Columbo and listen to an old radio ad from Pall Mall Cigarettes.Consider