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:

July 31, 2020 Celebrating: Count Basie
Hey there People of Swing! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Count Basie. We play some classic tracks and dive deeper into the jumping music of The Count. Join us in this celebration of Count Basie.

...and remember, if you want to listen to more Big Band and Swing Music check out SwingCityRadio.com to hear Your Big Band Favorites from the 1930's, 40's and Today!

* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
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33min
July 31, 2020 A Real Swingdinger! (Show 22)
Features some classic Big Band icons including Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Charlie Barnet, Fletcher Henderson and more. We listen to an old Dristan radio commercial. All in all, this episode is a real Swingdinger!
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
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30min
July 24, 2020 Hop, Skip and Jump for a Little Fond Affection (Show 21)
Features some fine music by Gene Krupa, Harry James, Charlie Spivak, Les Brown and The Andrews Sisters. Sorry this recording is not available on a 45 rpm.
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
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30min
July 17, 2020 Celebrating: Benny Goodman
Hey there everybody! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Benny Goodman. Ronnaldo plays some classic tracks and some lesser known tracks by The King of Swing. Join us in this celebration of Benny Goodman.
...and remember, if you want to listen to more Big Band and Swing Music check out SwingCityRadio.com to hear Your Big Band Favorites from the 1930's, 40's and Today!
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
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35min
July 17, 2020 Savitt, Sherwood and Swing! (Show 20)
Features music by Bobby Sherwood, Jimmy Dorsey, Vaughn Monroe, Duke Ellington and Johnny Mercer. We also listen to a great radio remote by Jan Savitt from 1944.
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
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33min
July 10, 2020 Celebrating: Glenn Miller
Hello everyone! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Glenn Miller. Ronnaldo plays some classic tracks from one of the biggest names of the Big Band Era. Join us in this audio celebration of Glenn Miller.
...and remember, if you want to listen to more Big Band and Swing Music check out SwingCityRadio.com to hear Your Big Band Favorites from the 1930's, 40's and Today!
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
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31min
July 10, 2020 The Poor Jingle Segue (Show 19)
Features music by Tommy Dorsey, Johnny Long, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman and many more. We also listen to a great Raymond Scott performance from 1961.
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
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30min
July 03, 2020 Celery Stalks, Barbeque and Woodchucks (Show 18)
Features some fantastic music from Will Bradley, Kay Starr, Tex Beneke, Peggy Lee, Bob Crosby and more. We also learn about Sensible Jane and her "ducky" new slip!
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
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29min
June 26, 2020 Tiskets and Taskets (Show 17)
Features some great tracks from Benny Goodman, Will Bradley, Charlie Barnet, Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald. We also listen in on an old radio performance by Glen Gray from April of 1944. You will also learn where to send your letters to the makers of Lava Soap.
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
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30min
June 19, 2020 Shaw, Cootie and Krinkles (Show 16)
Features music by Cee Pee Johnson, Cootie Williams, Don Redman, Dorothy Dandridge and Harry James. We also listen to a great live radio performance by Artie Shaw from 1945. If you have a clown phobia, then proceed with caution.
* All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.
Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.
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31min

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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