The Big Band and Swing Podcast

By Swing City Radio

The Big Band and Swing Podcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on the music, artists and history of the Big Band Era of the 1930‘s, 1940’s and 1950‘s. You will hear classic Big Band recordings and f... more

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How many episodes does The Big Band and Swing Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 397 episodes available.

The Big Band and Swing Podcast episodes:

June 06, 2022 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. Jimmie was born on June 6, 1902 in Fulton, Mississippi.
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7min
June 03, 2022 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 wonders of hair tonic.
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31min
May 30, 2022 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.
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14min
May 28, 2022 Big Band Birthdays - May 28: Andy Kirk
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.
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8min
May 27, 2022 Swinging In The Service (Show 113)
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.
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35min
May 23, 2022 Big Band Birthdays - May 23: Artie Shaw
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.
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9min
May 20, 2022 Thunder Rock and The Velvet Fog (Show 112)
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.
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35min
May 16, 2022 Big Band Birthdays - May 16: Woody Herman
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.
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11min
May 13, 2022 Swing and Inflation (Show 111)
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".
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35min
May 08, 2022 Big Band Birthdays - May 8: Red Nichols
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.
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7min

FAQs about The Big Band and Swing Podcast:

How many episodes does The Big Band and Swing Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 397 episodes available.

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