Category: Big Band News

Few individuals have done more to celebrate, document and preserve the rich legacy of early jazz than San Francisco Bay Area historian, broadcaster and author Dave Radlauer. In recognition of more than four decades of dedication to America’s early (traditional) jazz roots, the Art Deco Society of California has named Radlauer the recipient of its … Continue reading San Francisco Jazz Historian Dave Radlauer Honored

For more than four decades, David Miller has been the steady, soothing voice behind Swingin’ Down the Lane, a nationally syndicated radio program devoted to the timeless sound of the big band era. A master of nostalgia, music history, and charming commentary, Miller has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the sounds of a … Continue reading David Miller: A Voice That Keeps Big Band Swingin’!

When America entered World War II, many of the nation’s top entertainers answered the call to serve, bringing morale-boosting music to troops scattered across the globe. Among the most ambitious of these was Artie Shaw, one of the era’s most celebrated bandleaders, known for his virtuoso clarinet playing and a string of hits including “Begin … Continue reading Artie Shaw’s War: The Clarinetist Who Swung Into World War Two

New York City has lost yet another landmark, and fans of big band music have lost a venue that was pivotal in the careers of some of the greatest names of the Big Band Era. The historic Hotel Pennsylvania, home to the Café Rouge and The Manhattan Room, has fallen to the wrecker’s ball to … Continue reading Historical Big Band Site Falls To Wrecking Ball