The Big Band and Swing Podcast

By: Swing City Radio
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  • 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 forgotten performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.
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  • Woodchoppers' Ball and a Newsreel (Show 243)

    Woodchoppers' Ball and a Newsreel (Show 243)
    Dec 20 2024

    Features vintage music by Woody Herman, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm and Raymond Scott . Listen to the very end of the podcast for a newsreel from February of 1945.

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    * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.
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    31 mins
  • The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #281 - Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw

    The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #281 - Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw
    Dec 15 2024

    In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #281 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Major Glenn Miller's AAFTC Orchestra and Artie Shaw with his Orchestra along with his Gramercy Five.(E041)

    * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.
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    14 mins
  • Where's Sissy? (Show 242)

    Where's Sissy? (Show 242)
    Dec 13 2024

    Features vintage recordings by The Boswell Sisters, The Dorsey Brothers and Ina Ray Hutton. We also listen to a catchy little jingle from "Patti Cake Cookies".

    Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.

    * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.
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    34 mins

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