Ella Fitzgerald Remote Broadcast

Ella Fitzgerald Remote Broadcast

Author: Dennis Humphrey January 24, 2009 Duration: 29:12
Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. Her voice was flexible, wide-ranging, accurate and ageless. She could sing sultry ballads, sweet jazz and imitate every instrument in an orchestra. She worked with all the jazz greats, from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat King Cole, to Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Goodman. (Or rather, some might say all the jazz greats had the pleasure of working with Ella.) She performed at top venues all over the world, and packed them to the hilt. Her audiences were as diverse as her vocal range. They were rich and poor, made up of all races, all religions and all nationalities. In fact, many of them had just one binding factor in common - they all loved her.

Step into a world where the airwaves hum with the warm glow of vacuum tubes and the air is filled with the rich, swinging sounds of clarinets, trumpets, and a driving rhythm section. Big Band Serenade, hosted by Dennis Humphrey, is more than just a collection of old recordings; it's a weekly time machine. This podcast lovingly curates the soundtrack of an era, pulling you directly into the thrilling days when radio was the center of home entertainment and big bands were the rock stars of their time. You'll hear the iconic performances that defined a generation, from the smooth ballads to the explosive, dance-floor-filling numbers that made the Big Band Era so unforgettable. Dennis guides each episode with a deep appreciation for the music and its history, offering context and stories that bring the period to life. It's an auditory escape for anyone who loves the grandeur of swing, the sophistication of jazz, and the timeless quality of expertly performed popular music. Tune in to this podcast for a regular, immersive dose of nostalgia and artistry, a serenade from a time when every broadcast was an event and the music had the power to unite a nation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 456

Big Band Serenade
Podcast Episodes
Big Band Serenade 227 One Night Stand Featuring Artie Shaw 2 of 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:29
One Night Stand with the Big Bands hosted by Arnold Dean began his love affair with the big band era in his pre-teen years and his decision to study the clarinet was inspired by the style of Artie Shaw.Listen to Big Band…
Big Band Serenade 226 Dolly Dawn and The Dawn Patrol [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:46
Chubby, diminutive singer known for her rather large voice, Dolly Dawn began singing at New York's Hotel Taft with the George Hall Orchestra in 1935 while she was still in her early teens.Listen to Big Band Serenade Radi…
Big Band Serenade 224 Orrin Tucker and His Orchestra [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:19
Orrin Tucker (born February 17, 1911) was an American bandleader, born in St. Louis, Missouri, whose theme song was Drifting and Dreaming. Tucker's biggest hit was 1939's Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!, sung by vocalist "Wee"…
Big Band Serenade 223 One Night Stand Featuring Ray Coniff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:55
One Night Stand with the Big Bands hosted by Arnold Dean began his love affair with the big band era in his pre-teen years and his decision to study the clarinet was inspired by the style of Artie Shaw.Listen to Big Band…
Big Band Serenade 222 Ralph Flanagan and His Orchestra [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:42
Bandleader, conductor, pianist, composer, and arranger for the orchestras of Hal McIntyre, Sammy Kaye, Blue Barron, Charlie Barnet, and Alvino Rey.Big Band Serenade Radio Tune in today to hear all the great shows!http://…
Big Band Serenade 219 Special Glenn Miller On The BBC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:38
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra performed for 13 radio shows per week in a BBC studio and were constantly shuttled to different bases (35, all told) by aeroplanes that unfortunately had unpressurized cabins, which caused…
Big Band Serenade 218 Ted Weems and His Orchestra [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:18
Bandleader, violinist and trombonist Ted Weems and his orchestra were among the most popular attractions on the Midwest music circuit throughout the period separating the two World Wars, earning their greatest success wi…