Big Band Birthdays: Count Basie

Today we celebrate the birthday of one of the most influential musicians of the Big Band Era, pianist and bandleader, Count Basie. Basie was born on August 21, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey.

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Big Band Birthdays: Larry Clinton

Today we celebrate the birthday of trumpeter, bandleader and arranger - Larry Clinton.  Larry Clinton was born on Aug 17, 1909 in Brooklyn, NY.

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Big Band Birthdays: Skinnay Ennis

Today we celebrate the birthday of bandleader, vocalist and overall entertainer - Skinnay Ennis. Skinnay was born on August 13, 1907 in Salisbury, North Carolina.

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Melodies and a Lullaby - Episode 74

Includes music by The Andrews Sisters, Dick Stabile, Tony Pastor and Ralph Flanagan. We also learn what happens to a fish out of water. Spoiler Alert: It Dies!

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Big Band Birthdays: Freddie Slack

Today we celebrate the birthday of of Daddy Slack himself - pianist, Freddie Slack. Freddie was born Aug 7, 1910 in Westby, Wisconsin.

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Shakes, Zigs and a Gentle Zag - Episode 73

Contains some great vintage recordings by Gus Arnheim, Claude Hopkins, Louis Jordan and Jimmie Lunceford.  We also learn a little bit about Alvino Rey and Stringy the Talking Guitar.

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Big Band Birthdays: Louis Armstrong

Today we celebrate the birthday of a trumpet player and vocalist who just happened to be one of the most influential musicians of not just the Big Band Era but the whole world of Jazz itself - Louis Armstrong. Louis was born on Aug 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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