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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 and 1940's. You will hear both classic and forgotten Big Band recordings and performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives. If you are a fan of The Big Bands and Swing Music then check out The Big Band and Swing Podcast presented by Swing City Radio.com.


The Big Band and Swing Podcast

Jimmie, Jan and Perry (Show 251)

Fri, 21 Feb 2025

Features vintage music by Glen Gray, Ray Anthony and Jan Savitt.  We also listen a Soundie by one of the queens of Soundies, Dorothy Dandridge.


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


Wave To Me, Popcorn Man (Show 250)

Fri, 14 Feb 2025

Features vintage recordings by Duke Ellington, Harry James and The AFRS Swing Combo.  We also listen to a Soundie by Johnny Messner and His Orchestra.


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


Some Brits and Bing (Show 249)

Fri, 07 Feb 2025

Features vintage music by Geraldo, Vera Lynn and Ted Heath.  We also listen to a fun version of "Johnny Zero" by Sammy Kaye and a Soundie by The King Cole Trio.


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


Brother Bill and Pig Foot Pete (Show 248)

Fri, 31 Jan 2025

Features vintage recordings by Tiny Bradshaw, Glenn Miller and Frank Trumbauer.  We also listen to some Mambo music by Victor Young.


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


Two Cigarettes and a Rhythm Cocktail (Show 247)

Fri, 24 Jan 2025

Features vintage music by Tommy Dorsey, Martha Tilton and Charlie Barnet.  We also learn a little bit about Ben Selvin and we hear an awesome drum solo by Buddy Rich.


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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