That Gramophone Show

On this episode Neil Starr plays recording from one of America's most popular African American dance bands of the 20's and early 30's; McKinney's Cotton Pickers. Here are some great recordings of a band that is almost forgotten by dance band enthusiasts today. It featured some terrific jazz musicians in it's lineup including: Benny Carter, Fats Waller and James P Johnson.

On this episode Neil Starr plays 78rpm records of female singing groups of the 1920's and 1930's. Flappers abound on this show, featuring duos and trios such as The Ponce Sisters, the Duncan Sisters and more.

On this episode Neil Starr plays dance music from some of the most prestigious hotels in London in the 1930's. featuring some of the dance bands that played in places such as: The Mayfair Hotel, The Grosvenor House Hotel and the Dorchester Hotel. Showcasing records by Ambrose, Jack Jackson and Sydney Lipton.

Neil Starr takes us on a tour of a few of the hot nightspots in London in the roaring 20s. In this show he plays music by hot dance bands from the Savoy hotel, the Kit Kat club and others.

Neil Starr plays 78rpm recordings of popular songs from the 20s and 30s by Jack Hylton and his band. This British band leader led one of the leading dance bands of the era.

That Gramophone show is back. Neil Starr returns with a fortnightly podcast of 78rpm recordings of music from the 1920s and 30s.