Saturday is a Blue Ribbon Night - Episode 54

This episode features songs from The Andrews Sisters, Frances Carroll and The Coquettes, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm and more. Ronnaldo discusses the passing of both Viola Smith and Helen Jones Woods in 2020.

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Who's Buzz Adlam? - Episode 53

This episode includes music from Bunny Berigan, Jan Savitt, Duke Ellington and Bobby Sherwood.

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Big Band Birthdays: Nat King Cole

Today we celebrate the birthday of vocalist and pianist Nat King Cole.  Nat was born on March 17th, 1919 in Montgomery, Alabama.

 - If you'd like to learn a little more about Nat King Cole and hear a couple of his songs, then check out the Podcast Extra: 

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My Favorite Object - Episode 52

This episode features songs from The Boswell Sisters, Jimmie Lunceford, Cab Calloway and more.  Ronnaldo thanks the newest Hepcats for their support.

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The Bandleader Factory - Episode 51

Features music from former members of the great Ben Pollock Orchestras from the 1920's and 1930's. These talented musicians later became the iconic bandleaders of the 1940's.

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