It has become a bit of a tradition to listen to some of Ronnaldo's favorite songs played on the podcast this year! This special show features vintage Big Band recordings by Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Cab Calloway and many more. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in t…

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Jerry Atkins was a well known musician, jazz historian, and record collector who lived in Texarkana, Texas until his passing in 2010. His record collection was huge and was donated to the the radio station where I work and produce Big Band Bash. Since most of these albums have not been purchased by the station, I have been digitizing some of them. …

Originally aired on WTMY Radio in Sarasota, FL. This is the "Big Band Files with Doug Miles" Christmas show featuring songs from Bing Crosby and friends. (dougmilesmedia)

Hello everyone. This is part two of a series I call the Jerry Atkins Collection. Jerry had a show on Saturdays on the radio station I work at called The Enjoyment of Jazz. He played recordings from his massive record collection and entertained us with stories of his meetings and befriending many of the jazz masters. Sadly, Jerry passed away in 2010…

Hello everyone. On this week's show I am going to wrap up Songs of the 1920's. We'll conclude the alphabet and then I'll present some odds and ends. This was a fun series to research and present. The 1920's was a time for great music from some of the best composers in America. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com…

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. 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. Art…

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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 th…

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 credite…

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Features vintage music by Jimmy Joy, Glen Gray and The Andrews Sisters. We learn a little bit about John Kirby and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail. 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 t…

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Doug Miles hosts the "Big Band Files" Christmas show in the style of the late, great New York City radio station WNEW 1130 AM. (dougmilesmedia)

In this special episode we celebrate Christmas music from the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's. We listen to some timeless holiday favorites from Bing Crosby, Martha Tilton, Perry Como and more. We also learn who made the best eggnog back in the day. (Previously Released in 2021). Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Le…

Features vintage music by Gene Krupa, Artie Shaw and The Pied Pipers. Ronnaldo plays a catchy Soundie by Skeets Tolbert. 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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Features vintage recordings by Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie and Ziggy Elman. Ronnaldo also plays a fantastic song by The Charioteers called "A Slip Of The Lip Can Sink A Ship". 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. Artis…

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We're back from a haitus not talk about anything current, but to travel to the gaming stone age of 2014! How was the First year of the PS4 and Xbox One? The Wiiu and the VITA were still a factor, but one had a much better year than the other. And boy, the PS3 was long in the tooth but you wouldn't know it from the game release schedule. Follow alon…

Features vintage music by Glenn Miller, Vaughn Monroe and The Andrews Sisters. Ronnaldo revisits the purpose of this podcast and what new listeners can expect to hear. 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…

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.…

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

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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 …

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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 conside…

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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 w…

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.द्वारा Swing City Radio

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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.…

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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.…

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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. A…