Podcasts about big band era

Anita O’Day (1919-2006) was an Irish-American jazz singer known for her distinct and agile voice, and for her vices. She was dubbed the “Jezebel of Jazz,” and had a successful musical career that spanned decades. For Further Reading: High Times Hard Times Anita O’Day, 87, Hard-Living Star of the Big-Band Era and Beyond, Dies Anita O’Day The Life of A Jazz Singer This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether describing women pejoratively... or with admiration. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Hannah Bottum, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, and Vanessa Handy. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello as we celebrate the Fourth of July this week.I tried to find as many Patriotic songs from the Big Band Era as I could. I hope you will help me celebrate this special holiday as we listen to some patriotic music. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com

In this episode, Mike spotlights big band leaders Bennie Moten and Jimmie Lunceford. Though they may not be household names, we hope this episode will inspire you to listen to more from these swinging orchestras and perhaps make new discoveries within the Big Band Era. 

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On today's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom a look at how a radio show got the word out about a brand new Broadway hit, Benny Goodman on the radio, a long look at a classical concert as well as a host of additional great tunes and stories about the fabulous Big Band Era.

Join us for this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, where we reminisce about stories that appeared in 1930s and 1940s copies of both Billboard and Down Beat magazines. Great music and tales from the Big Band Era.

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Hello and welcome to the final part of our Black History Month Celebration. I am one week behind due to the covid virus hitting my household. I think you will enjoy this set as these are some of the artists I didn't get around to in the previous two shows. Some of the artists on today's show include Charlie Christian, John Kirby, Louis Armstrong, The Ink Spots, Benny Moten, and Chu Berry. I hope you enjoy these great musicians from the Big Band Era. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a lesser known name from the Big Band Era. Drummer, vocalist and bandleader, Cee Pee Johnson. Johnson was born on February 22, 1915 in New Orleans, Louisiana. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

The Big Band Era suggests that big bands flourished for a short period, they have been a part of jazz music since their emergence in the 1920s when white concert bands adopted the rhythms and musical forms of small African-American jazz combos. While their place in popular culture dimmed greatly since their heyday in WWII. Here in our JUKEBOX episode 03 are several selections by some of these big bands

While the Big Band Era suggests that big bands flourished for a short period, they have been a part of jazz music since their emergence in the 1920s when white concert bands adopted the rhythms and musical forms of small African-American jazz combos. While their place in popular culture dimmed greatly since their heyday in WWII. Here in our JUKEBOX episode 01 are several selections by some of these big bands

In this Podcast Extra of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Fletcher Henderson. He was one of the most influential arrangers of the Big Band Era.  Join me in this musical celebration of the great Fletcher Henderson. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

On this episode of the AFRTS series Turn Back The Clock, Andy Mansfield features the music of Artie Shaw from the Big Band Era. Artie Shaw (born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky; May 23, 1910 – December 30, 2004) was an American clarinetist, composer, bandleader, actor and author of both fiction and non-fiction. Widely regarded as "one of jazz's finest clarinetists", Shaw led one of the United States' most popular big bands in the late 1930s through the early 1940s. Though he had numerous hit records, he was perhaps best known for his 1938 recording of Cole Porter's "Begin the Beguine." Before the release of "Beguine," Shaw and his fledgling band had languished in relative obscurity for over two years and, after its release, he became a major pop artist. The record eventually became one of the era's defining recordings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artie_Shaw

In this special Podcast Extra of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Miss Peggy Lee. Ronnaldo plays some of her most popular recordings and takes a closer look at this vocal icon of the Big Band Era.  If you are a fan of Peggy Lee, then don't miss this episode. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very popular voice from the Big Band Era - a voice that has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - Vaughn Monroe.  Monroe was born on October 7, 1911 in Akron, Ohio. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most influential musicians of the Big Band Era, pianist and bandleader, Count Basie. Basie was born on Aug 21, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

When it opened in 1919, the Hotel Pennsylvania was the largest hotel in the world. Over a hundred years later, its fate remains uncertain. Is it too big to save? After the Pennsylvania Railroad completed its colossal Pennsylvania Station in 1910, the railroad quickly realized it would need a companion hotel equal to the station's exquisite grandeur. And it would need an uncommonly ambitious hotelier to operate it. Enter E.M. Statler, the hotel king who made his name at American World's Fairs and brought sophisticated new ideas to this exceptional hotel geared towards middle-class and business travelers. But the Hotel Pennsylvania would have another claim to fame during the Swing Era. Its restaurants and ballrooms -- particularly the Café Rouge  -- would feature some of the greatest names of the Big Band Era. Glenn Miller played the Cafe Rouge many times at the height of his orchestra's fame. He was so associated with the hotel that one of his biggest hits is a tribute -- "Pennsylvania 6-5000." The hotel outlived the demolition of the original Penn Station, but it currently sits empty and faces imminent demolition thanks to an ambitious new plan to rehabilitate the neighborhood. What will be the fate of this landmark to music history? Is this truly the last dance for the Hotel Pennsylvania? boweryboyshistory.com Listen to the official Bowery Boys playlist inspired by this episode on Spotify. If you like the show, please subscribe and leave a rating on iTunes and other podcast services. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/boweryboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a trumpet player and vocalist who just happened to be one of the most influential musicians of not just the Big Band Era but the whole world of Jazz itself - Louis Armstrong. Louis was born on Aug 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Overlooking Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Welcome to the Suncoast Supper Club. Your host is Danny Lane “high above the dance floor”. For the next hour, you'll hear the greatest music from the Big Band Era – continuously from four stages surrounding the dance floor.Dinner is winding down and Kenneth, the maitre‘d, is seeing the guests to their tables. They're settling in with cocktails and introductions. That's our virtual ballroom. Your V.I.P. table is ready …. at The Suncoast Supper Club. *****You'll hear:1) I've Heard That Song Before by Harry James & His Orchestra (with Helen Forrest, vocal)2) Hamp's Walkin' Boogie by Lionel Hampton3) Ballerina by Nat King Cole4) Frenesi by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra5) Boogie Woogie Maxixe by Bob Crosby6) Jumpin' Jive by Cab Calloway & His Orchestra7) Redskin Rhumba by Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra8) Stompin' At The Savoy by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra9) Boogie Blues by Gene Krupa (with Anita O'Day, Vocal)10) Harlem Congo by Chick Webb11) Wednesday Night Hop by Andy Kirk & His 12 Clouds of Joy12) Darktown Strutter's Ball by Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra (with June Richmond, vocal)13) Slip Horn Jive by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra14) Strictly Instrumental by Harry Betts & His Orchestra15) I Want You To Be My Baby by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five16) Harlem Shout by Jimmie Lunceford17) Just One of Those Things by Les Brown & His Band Of Renown18) Your Father's Mustache by Woody Herman Orchestra (with Woody Herman and the band, vocals)19) When Your Lover Has Gone by Maxine Sullivan

In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Bobby Sherwood. We play some of his popular recordings and take a closer look at this multi-talented artist of the Big Band Era.  Join me this musical celebration of Bobby Sherwood. ...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.

Overlooking Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Welcome to the Suncoast Supper Club. Your host is Danny Lane “high above the dance floor”. For the next hour, you’ll hear the greatest music from the Big Band Era – continuously from four stages surrounding the dance floor. Dinner is winding down and Kenneth, the maitre ‘d, is seeing the guests to their tables. They’re settling in with cocktails and introductions. That's our virtual ballroom. Your V.I.P. table is ready …. at The Suncoast Supper Club. You’ll hear: 1) Blue Moon by Les Brown & His Band Of Renown 2) Nevertheless by Ray Anthony & His Orchestra (with Ronnie Deauville & The Skyliners, vocals) 3) Eager Beaver by Stan Kenton & His Orchestra 4) All Of Me by Benny Carter & His Orchestra 5) Too Close For Comfort by The Count Basie Orchestra (with Joe Williams, vocal) 6) King Porter Stomp by Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra 7) I Got Rhythm by Fats Waller 8) Swingin' The Blues by Count Basie & His Orchestra 9) Ten Cents a Dance by Ted Heath and His Music 10) The Hucklebuck by Lionel Hampton (with Betty Carter, vocal) 11) American Patrol by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra 12) Sing, Sing, Sing by Louis Prima (backed by his Las Vegas group, Sam Butera & the Witnesses) 13) Chattanooga Choo Choo (Cha Cha) by Tito Puente 14) Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away) by Red Norvo & His Orchestra 15) I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate by Muggsy Spanier & His Ragtime Band 16) Elmer's Tune by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (with Peggy Lee, vocal) 17) Traffic Jam by Artie Shaw 18) For Dancers Only by Jimmie Lunceford & His Orchestra 19) Things Ain't What They Used To Be by Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra 20) I'll Be Seeing You by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (with Frank Sinatra, vocal)

  In this episode, The Yale Brothers chat about the older ladies - actresses, vaudevillians and singers - that they knew back in the day. They address the inexorable march of time, their current reads and past camping trips. Chris is amazed at Roger's ignorance about a certain music producer. Also included as usual: Another original song from the vault. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - "Charade" by Chris Yale 4:11 - Greetings 4:40 - Roger's ignorance on display 5:00 - Daniel Lanois / The Joshua Tree / Marc Maron Interview / Peter Gabriel's "So" / Brian Eno 6:51 - We punish ourselves. 7:11 - 2000 was 21 years ago. 8:00 - Big Band Era to 1970s was a shorter span than 1970s to present. 10:03 - The older ladies we knew: Fifi D'Orsay / Variety Arts Theatre 12:22 - The Incomparable Hildegarde / Pantages Theatre 14:26 - Loretta Tupper / Fruit of the Loom Commercial 15:28 - Kim Stanley / "The Right Stuff" / Noel Coward's "Red Peppers" / "Has Anybody Seen Our Ship" / The Actor's Studio / Lee Strasberg 19:39 - Current reads: Alicia Keys' "More Myself" / Little Free Library / The Robert Lowell Notebook / Ted Morgan: "Literary Outlaw: The Life and Times of William S. Burroughs" / Charles Bukowski's "The Screw-Game" 25:43 - California Camping Trips: Sequoia National Park / Big Sur / Soquel / Eureka / Santa Rosa / Hearst Castle San Simeon 26:40 - Barbara Owen & Reginald Owen 28:15 - "Mank" 29:23 - Frank Zappa didn't want to be bothered at El Coyote 30:30 - About "Charade" - this episode's featured song. 31:58 - Walking down Franklin Avenue in Hollywood / The Montecito / Hughes Market / House of Pies / La Poubelle

Hi there Big Band Fans! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate Christmas music from some of the biggest names of The Big Band Era. We play some great, festive songs from Glenn Miller, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Dinah Shore and more.  ...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.

Hi there Swing Music Fans!  In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of The Andrews Sisters. We play some of their classic hits and take a closer look at one of the most famous vocal groups of the Big Band Era.  Join us in this musical celebration of The Andrews Sisters. ...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.

Hello there fine People of Swing! In this special episode of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of a true icon of the Big Band Era, Harry James. We play some of his hits and take a closer look at the trumpet playing bandleader. Join us in this musical celebration of Harry James.   ...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.

On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss the Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park in Clinton.  We also touch on The Route 66 Museum and White Dog Hill.   Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park, opened in 2012, is the only indoor water park in Oklahoma and it is opened year round. It is located right off Interstate 40 in Clinton, Oklahoma. The 28,000 square foot water park features a retractable roof enclosure by that can be opened in warm weather, offering visitors a wonderful fresh air experience. A Holiday Inn Express is just 30 feet from the water-park.   The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton is the ultimate RT 66 experience. The museum’s galleries were recently redesigned in 2012 to offer visitors a personal journey through the history of the nation’s most revered highway. Encounter the iconic ideas, images, and myths of the Mother Road. Learn about the dreams and labor needed to make the road a reality. Experience the Dust Bowl as thousands streamed along the road, away from drought and despair and towards the “land of promise”. Listen to the sounds of the Big Band Era, when the roar of the big trucks and the welcome home cries to returning soldiers dominated the road. Touch the counter and sit in the booth of the 1950’s diner and feel the open road as America’s families vacationed along the length of Route 66.   White Dog Hill, positioned atop a rising plain with unimpeded views for miles, the sunsets are amazing.   This first-class eatery is in the native red stone clubhouse of the former Clinton Country Club, complete with a sprawling deck from which to view those sunsets. Succulent steaks, juicy fowl and imaginative salads made only from the freshest ingredients await you at the White Dog. Save room for dessert specials like home-made carrot bundt cake or chocolate rum bread pudding, then sit back and relax as you enjoy the Oklahoma scenery.   #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #BetterTogether #SupportLocalEverything #positivenews #itunes #podcast #waterpark #water-zoo

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.

Where is the best view in the state?   On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we had a great discussion with Nelson King, the General Manager & Owner of White Dog Hill in Clinton.   We also touched on the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park in Clinton, The Tiki Hut at Okarche, Eischen's Bar in Okarche and DiCintio's Pizza Cucina in Marlow.   White Dog Hill is a restaurant in Clinton, OK on old RT 66.  Known for their beautiful sunsets and imaginative menu. Nelson King put together a first-class eatery in the former Clinton Country Club.  Enjoy your steak, salad or desserts on their patio to get the full effect of the Oklahoma scenery.   Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma was redesigned in 2012 to offer visitors a personal journey through the history of the nation’s most revered highway. Encounter the iconic ideas, images, and myths of the Mother Road. Learn about the dreams and labor needed to make the road a reality. Experience the Dust Bowl as thousands streamed along the road, away from drought and despair and towards the “land of promise”. Listen to the sounds of the Big Band Era, when the roar of the big trucks and the welcome home cries to returning soldiers dominated the road. Touch the counter and sit in the booth of the 1950’s diner and feel the open road as America’s families vacationed along the length of Route 66. The museum also offers changing special exhibits, focusing on the Route 66 experience.   The Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park, opened in 2012, is the only indoor water park in Oklahoma and it is opened year round! It is located right off Interstate 40 in Clinton, Oklahoma. The 28,000 square foot water park features a retractable roof enclosure by that can be opened in warm weather, offering visitors a wonderful fresh air experience. The littlest ones are welcome to the Cub’s Cove, their older siblings can enjoy the mezzanine-level playground and the big kids get their kicks from our Slideboarder, a slide combined with a video-game.   Eischen's Bar in Okarche the the oldest Bar in Oklahoma.  Established in 1896 that has become famous for their Fried Chicken which was first introduced in the mid 1960's.   DiCintio's Pizza Cucina serves authentic New York style Pizza by the slice or by the pie....and the meatballs!!!   Check out our sponsor for this episode - Holliday Tax Group

Episode 11 features music from some of the best "Brothers" and "Sisters" of the Big Band Era. We will hear songs from The Dinning Sisters, The Mills Brothers, The King Sisters and The Andrews Sisters. We also listen to a historic recording from The Dorsey Brothers as well as a live radio performance from Bing and Bob Crosby. The Panoram 2000 makes it's podcast debut as we listen to the audio of a Soundie by The Stuart Sisters. ...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.

We look at our first song from the Big Band Era! Is the painting of Mona Lisa really all that attractive? We discover that this song has encouraging messages for introverts and extroverts respectively.I do not of course own the rights to the song and am using it purely for educational purposes. Support the music of Nat King Cole. You can find his version of Mona Lisa here: https://www.amazon.com/Mona-Lisa-Broadcast-Recording/dp/B003HGRT1W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=mona+lisa+nat&qid=1584900471&sr=8-3Also you can find Deepdive Lyrics at all these nice places:https://deepdive-lyrics.simplecast.comYoutube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvURSRDy93hdXSmf9RDwEggFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/Deepdive-Lyrics-106567510870298/Twitter- https://twitter.com/DeepdiveL?s=20Stitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=495576&refid=asaGoogle Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9XMWZON1NRagSpotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ug91l6dpERkz7ibnHGZEv?si=dtfLm2QSQkac9V19HuLt0wApple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deepdive-lyrics/id1494644306iHeartRadio- https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deepdive-lyrics-56193211/?cmp=android_share&sc=android_social_share&pr=falseEmail me with song suggestions or a request to cohost or arguments or comments about anything here- deepdivelyrics.crow@gmail.com

This album is a departure from everything else.  It's been in Kingcow's collection for a looong time.  Hope you enjoy this Big Band Music.

Last week I started part 1 of a collection by Columbia Special Products called Great Vocalists of the Big Band Era. This is a six vinyl album set that I found in our station's record library. This set is no longer available but it had a lot of those nice songs from the 30's and 40's. These are the original recordings. This week we continue with part 2. I hope you enjoy the music in this set. Thank you for listening. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com

Great Vocalists of the Big Band Era is a 6 LP set that I found while combing through our record library. This set is no longer available but it has a lot a varied songs and artists in it so a few months back I started digitizing the albums. Digitizing is a process by which the vinyl albums are recorded into a computer and then cleaned up by removing noise and clicks and pops. For the most part they turned out pretty good so for the next two weeks we'll be listening to some of the songs from this set. Since this collection was produced by Columbia Special Products all of the songs come from Columbia records. I hope you enjoy this set of Big Band potpourri as we listen to some of The Great Vocalists of The Big Band Era part 1. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com

Why don't we know more about Mary Lou Williams, one of the most important American jazz musicians?

This week's episode of The Music History Project, Dan, Mike and Michelle hear all about what it's like to be in a big band. This episode includes a few greats from that era such as: Sideman Jonah Jones, Band Leader Alvino Rey, and Vocalists Kenny Gardner and Martha Tilton.

Dan, Mike and Michelle are talking Big Bands in this week's episode of The Music History Project. In part one of this two part series we will hear from a few Big Band greats such as: John Tumpak, Dick Jurgens, Sammy Nestico and Billy May.

Join us for another great selection of music from the Big Band Era, 

Our second in the series of The Big Bands features the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.  Listen to Swing and Jazz as we present the Big Band Era.  Join us on this musical memory flight.  We depart the Gate at 3:00 pm EDT. 

REMEMBERING MUSICAL SIGNATURES as we recall favorite theme songs from the Big Band Era of the Twentieth Century.

This week I am going to continue the series "Black History Month Sampler" with part 2 since this is the last weekend to celebrate Black History Month. On the show we'll be hear a couple of cuts from many of the great African-American musicians, bandleaders and composers who were part of the scene during the Big Band Era. Performers included today are Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb, Earl Hines, Ivy Anderson with Duke Ellington, Roy Eldridge, Louis Jordan, and Lionel Hampton. I hope you enjoy these fantastic performances as we wind up Black History Month. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com

Recently, I released three shows of music from the Big Band Era. In this show, you are going to hear five swing songs by modern musicians. The songs are "Mama Goose Cut Loose" by Jan Marie & The Mean Reds, "Frustrating Baby" by The End Times Spasm Band, "Aces Shuffle" by The Jive Aces, "¡Qué Paciencia!" by Los Sundayers, and "Swing Brother Swing" by Monkey Doo.

Art Cissell became a professional drummer in St. Louis during the Big Band Era.  In this episode, he remembers the St. Louis music scene of the 1930s & 40s.  Cissell began drumming at the age of five when his father gave him a real snare drum to pass the time while quarantined with the measles.  He joined his first Big Band in 1936 at the age of 16.  Cissell describes working full time during the day and playing the drums, nights and weekends. Even though the country was racially segregated during the Big Band Era, musicians often crossed color lines to play together. Cissell recalls sitting in with some of the most famous musicians of the day and playing the St. Louis Harlem Club until the sun came up. After years of playing in Big Bands, Cissell took a job at Keesler Air Force Base as an electronics instructor.  He recounts how he and other Gulf Coast musicians formed The Star Dusters in 1968.   Photo: Cab Calloway, FSU World Music Online.

"The Big Band Era is my era. People say, 'Where did you get your style from?' I did the Big Band Era on guitar. That's the best way I could explain it." - Chuck Berry This week, we have a special guest on the show - legendary saxophonist, Mitch Endick! Also featuring music by Chuck Berry, Blink 182, CHVRCHES, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, The JB's and Fred Wesley, The Shakers, Big Jay McNeely, and Chicago Transit Authority! SUBSCRIBE: iTunes TWITTER: @MusicFirstPcast FACEBOOK: Music First Podcast INSTAGRAM: MusicFirstPodcast EMAIL: MusicFirstPodcast@gmail.com

Website: http://sweetdreamsnovel.com http://horroraddicts.net I write YA only under Emmy Z. Madrigal, so I am assuming that will be what we talk about, but if you want to mention my Emerian Rich name, that is fine. It is no secret to my readers. *Emmy Z. Madrigal began the Sweet Dreams Series in high school. Her love of music and the Jazz masters of the Big Band Era have always inspired her life and her writing. Her lead character, Victoria, is a high school student who strives to be a Jazz vocalist. Mixing the hopes and fears of high school seniors with dreams of the future, Emmy has been praised for her realistic portrayal of modern female characters and their will to survive in a world of adversity, prejudice, and economic hardship. Sweet Dreams is a love story, full of adventure, danger, and first experiences. It shows that love can conquer all and that sometimes, love comes when you least expect it. *Emerian Rich writing as Emmy Z. Madrigal. Books in the Sweet Dreams Musical Romance Series1. Sweet Dreams (podcast 2008 / print 2010)2. Star Struck (podcast 2009 / print 2014)3. True Love? (podcast 2010 / print 2014)4. Undecided (podcast 2014)5. One More Try (coming to podcast soon)Extra ~ Rob Malloy's Unauthorized Journal (coming soon to eBook) Anime Girl - Spin off series in same universe1. Anime Girl (eBook Novella 2013)2. Anime Girl 2 (eBook Novella 2014)  

During the Big Band Era, Dances were an important social activity for young people. Frances Joyner of Tupelo recalls her first dance and staying out all night.  Organized dances had unique customs and vernaculars. Joyner explains the terms Check-In List, Stag Line, No-breaks and Specials. Joyner also remembers dancing on the roof of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. Please enjoy this extended version of the original broadcast.  

Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas! Santa has his sack just packed full of Music from the Big Band Era   Old Time Radio Network Announces Our 5th Anniversary Special Edition Of Old Time Radio Collection 10 Volumes, 100's of Hours of Listening From the best of OTR Purchase Today an Save, Great Gift Idea for Christmas Go To Old Time Radio Network and order today

Big Band Serenade presents the Greatest Big Bands and Singers from the Big Band Era variety Show 3 *******Please Take Our Survey******

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Big Band Serenade presents our 1 year of Podcasting the Best of the Big Band Era. This week Red Nichols' Five Pennies from the Radio Transcriptions "Brunswick Brevities" and "The Heat" Series 1929-1930.  Songs play are in order of play,1)"I May Be Wrong",2)"They Didn't Believe Me",3)"On The Alamo",4)"That's Aplenty",5)"Can't Yo' Hear Me Callin' Caroline,6)"Margie",7)"Wait For The Happy Ending",8)"Whispering",9)"My Future Just Passed",10)"After You's Gone",11)St. Louis Blues",12)"Call Of The Freaks",13)"The Sheik of Araby",14)"Strike Up The Band",15)"Black and Blue",16)Ain't Misbehavin",17)"Sweet Georgia Brown",18)"Walkin' The Dog",19)"Here Comes Emily Brown"