Episode 4: From the First Sound Recordings to V-Discs
Listening to music at home was not always as easy as it is today. Many inventions and innovations paved the way. In this episode we will look at the very first steps of sound recording, the very first records, the first ever (controversial) jazz recording, and why most of Fats Waller's recordings would not make it onto V-Discs.
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Episode 3: Nothin' Is As It Used to Be
I picked another famous swing standard to present it to you. Things ain't what they used to be. Ironically this song describes the current mood quite well, don't you think?
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Episode 2: Welcome to Kansas City
This time we are travelling to Kansas City, to get introduced to some hep cats that fundamentally influenced and changed jazz and swing music. Welcome!
In this podcast I want to share my biggest passion with you: Swing! It’s all about the music, musicians, songs, places, people and their stories. Let’s dive into the Swing-Era together.