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This weekend PBS stations around the country are airing the two-hour music special "The Big Band Years." The program is hosted by Peter...
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Here is Artie Shaw's classic, swingin' recording from 1938.....Rodgers and Harts "My Heart Stood Still."...
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The Minot (N.D.) Area Council of the Arts reports that it will be presenting their free summer concert series thanks to generous grants from several...
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A review of press releases received this week confirms again, and again, the fact that the music of the swing era is alive and well on both sides of...
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Question: What was Artie Shaw's biggest complaint about the music industry? Answer: Apparently, he detested his record company (RCA Victor) for...
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Here is the quote of the day; "When the principal clarinetist of the Cleveland Orchestra was to be featured playing Artie Shaw's Concerto for...
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This Wednesday, November 4th, the Turner Classic Movies channel will present several films of interest to big band fans; 8 PM (EST) Johnny...
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Happy to report that every Wednesday night at Swing 46 in Manhattan, Stan Rubin and his 16-piece orchestra are playing. Stan Rubin is playing tunes...
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ARTIE SHAW CD We invite you to listen to a 1942 recording of Artie Shaw and his orchestra playing "Through The Years."...
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Here is a general quiz about the big band era; 1. Benny Goodman was the first to be crowned the "King of Swing." Who replaced him? a....
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