The Big Band and Swing Podcast

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 and 1940's.

  • 12 minutes 57 seconds
    The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #382 - Woody Herman, Guy Lombardo

    In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #382 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Woody Herman's Orchestra and Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians. (E040)

    * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

    13 November 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 14 seconds
    A Non Drastic Mumble (Show 237)

    Features vintage recordings by Stan Kenton, Tommy Dorsey and The Modernaires.  Ronnaldo also plays a Soundie by Will Bradley and His Orchestra.

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

    8 November 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 8 seconds
    Swinging The Election (Show 236)

    Features vintage music by Jack Teagarden, Fletcher Henderson and Boyd Raeburn.  We also listen to some old Public Service Announcements about the importance of voting.

    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.

    1 November 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 4 seconds
    A Boogie Man In A Madhouse (Show 235)

    Features vintage recordings by Artie Shaw, Kay Starr and George Hall.  Ronnaldo celebrates Halloween so be prepared to be frightened beyond belief. (Not really.  But you can expect some great music.)     

    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.

    25 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 33 minutes
    A Rain Check and a Smile (Show 234)

    Features vintage music by Harry James, Jimmie Lunceford and Jan Savitt.  We also listen to some outrageous ad spots by Camel Cigarettes from the late 1930's.

    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.

    18 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 44 seconds
    The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #775 - Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald

    In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #775 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Buddy Rich and Ella Fitzgerald. (E039)

    * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

    16 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 57 seconds
    Sponsored By The Number Five (Show 233)

    Features vintage recordings by Tex Beneke, The King Sisters and Sammy Kaye.  Ronnaldo celebrates Swing City Radio's Fifth Anniversary. 

    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.

    11 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 3 seconds
    Odd Titles and Vel (Show 232)

    Features vintage music by Raymond Scott, Gene Krupa and Louis Prima.  Ronnaldo plays tracks with strange, colorful titles. 

    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.

    4 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 28 seconds
    Kick It Under The Chestnut Tree (Show 231)

    Features vintage recordings by Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller and Ray McKinley.  Ronnaldo plays a Soundie by Johnny Long and we also learn that Grandfather always loved Mac and Cheese. 

    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.

    27 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 53 seconds
    A Breeze and a Loose Wig (Show 230)

    Features vintage music by Artie Shaw, Les Brown and Glen Gray.  Ronnaldo plays another Soundie by The Dinning Sisters. 

    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.

    20 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 19 seconds
    A Box Lunch for Superman (Show 229)

    Features vintage recordings by Charlie Barnet, The King Sisters and Shorty Sherock.  We also listen to a Soundie featuring Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra. 

    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.

    13 September 2024, 1:00 pm
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