A Cheesy Powerhouse - Episode 50

Includes songs from Raymond Scott, Artie Shaw, Ina Ray Hutton and Frank Sinatra.  Ronnaldo plays a very cheesy radio ad and we hear some great Soundies.

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Jitterbugs, It's a Good Day - Episode 49

Features some fantastic music from Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Helen Forrest and more.  Ronnaldo plays an old clip that focuses on Jitterbugs and we hear a great Benny Goodman track from 1939.

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Big Band Birthdays: Charlie Spivak

February 17th marks the birthday of trumpeter and bandleader, Charlie Spivak.  Charlie was born Feb 17th of 1905 or 1907 depending on who you ask.

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Topical AND Tropical - Episode 48

Features some great tracks from Bob Chester, Buddy Rich, Glenn Miller and more.  Ronnaldo thanks some of the newest Hepcats and we take a quick look at some Big Band music with a Hawaiian flavor.

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Big Band Birthdays: Chick Webb

Today we celebrate the birthday of legendary drummer and bandleader, Chick Webb.  Chick was born on February 10, 1905 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The Magic Touch of Kirk, Day and Goodman - Episode 47

Includes some great music from Andy Kirk, Doris Day, Benny Goodman and more.  We also learn the secret behind the unmade-up look.

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