Exploring The Cafe Rouge - Episode 72

Includes vintage performances from Glenn Miller, Woody Herman and Artie Shaw. Ronnaldo dusts off the ol' Time Machine and takes you back to 1943 to visit the iconic Cafe Rouge.

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Big Band Birthdays: Buddy Clark

Today we celebrate the birthday of a true crooner - Buddy Clark.  Buddy was born on July 26th, 1912 in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

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Linda and the Dipsy Doodle - Episode 71

This podcast includes some music from Benny Carter, Anson Weeks, Ray Noble and more.  Ronnaldo plays tracks from old AFRS Radio Shows including Command Performance, Jubilee and One Night Stand.  But hey, he always does that.

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Big Band Birthdays: Kay Starr

Today we celebrate the birthday of a great female vocalist of the 1940's and 50's - Kay Starr.  Kay was born on July 21st, 1922 in Dougherty, Oklahoma.

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Tonight is Your Lucky Night - Episode 70

This episode features vintage recordings from Erskine Hawkins, Boyd Raeburn and Harry James. We also learn a little bit about Lucky Lager.

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Music and Pictures From The Sky - Episode 69

This episode of Big Band and Swing Podcast includes some great vintage music from Jimmy Dorsey, Ray McKinley, The Dinning Sisters and more.  Ronnaldo also discusses the differences between Snader Telescriptions and Soundies.

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Big Band Birthdays: Louis Jordan

Today we celebrate the birthday of The King of the Jukebox - Louis Jordan.  Louis was born on July 8th, 1908 in Brinkley, Arkansas.

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Big Band Birthdays: Jerry Gray

Today we celebrate the birthday of violinist, arranger, composer and bandleader - Jerry Gray.  Jerry was born on July 3rd 1915 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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A Frolic and a Jam - Episode 68

This episode features recordings from Bing Crosby, Ralph Flanagan and Duke Ellington. We also listen to some more tracks from the Saturday Night Swing Club.

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