Big Band Birthdays: Roy Eldridge

Roy Eldridge, one of the finest trumpet players of the Big Band Era, was born on January 30th, 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Happy Birthday Roy!

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Soundies and Some Jam - Episode 46

Features some great music from Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Larry Clinton and more.  Ronnaldo also plays a bunch of Soundies and an All-Star Jam Session from 1946.

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Mercer, Miller and The Revers-o-scope - Episode 45

Includes some great songs from Johnny Mercer, Frank Sinatra, Liz Tilton and Tony Pastor.  Ronnaldo also unpacks an audio clip from 1944 which, in his opinion, is simply a ridiculous masterpiece.

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Big Band Birthdays: Ray Eberle

January 19th marks the birthday of vocalist Ray Eberle.  Ray was born January 19, 1919 in Mechanicville, New York.  Happy Birthday Raymond!

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Monroe, Pied Pipers and Oats - Episode 44

Features tracks from Vaughn Monroe, Artie Shaw, The Pied Pipers and others.  We will also listen to a great version of Tuxedo Junction by Harry James.  Ronnaldo reads a listener's review and we learn who is the Giant of the Cereals.

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Kaye, Wain and Eckstine - Episode 43

This episode features tracks from Earl "Fatha" Hines, Sammy Kaye, Bea Wain, Billy Eckstine and many more.  If you've been cold this winter, I've got an old ad just for you.

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Big Band Birthdays: Red Allen

Trumpeter and vocalist Red Allen was born January 7, 1908 in New Orleans.  Happy Birthday Red!

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Podcast Extra: Collection of Big Band Favorites - Part 2

Hey there People of Swing! I'm going to be taking a small break during the holidays but I DID NOT want to leave you empty handed. So I've put together a collection of songs from past episodes that I really enjoyed cleaning up and playing just for you. Peggy Lee, Harry James and The Andrews sisters are just a few of the artists you'll hear in this episode. Enjoy the music and see you soon!

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