Second episode of a 2-part series on Women of Jazz. This week we focus on the golden years of vocal jazz, in the 1950’s and 60’s when artists such as Sarah Vaughan, Anita O’Day, Peggy Lee, Nancy Wilson, used their voice as a jazz instrument on par with other instruments.
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02/15/12 Episode
Various artists and swingers in this week’s episode. Paris Combo, Pink Martini and Blossom Dearie all return to the show.
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Podcast – 10/12/11
1hr podcast featuring Bing Crosby, Jean Sablon, Maurice Chevalier and more.
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Podcast – 10/05/11
New format: 1hr show exploring the different genres of cabaret, swing and vocal jazz. First part follows a roughly chronological progression from the 30’s to the 60’s. Second part compares different recordings of the same song by one or multiple artists.
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Podcast – 09/22/11
All that swing, jazz and more. A 2hr musical journey from Berlin, to Broadway, to Paris with a heavy dose of French.
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All That Swing 