While Swing, as a musical genre, took all the attention in the 30's and beyond, stars of the 20's Miff Mole, Red Nichols and Frank Signorelli had to adapt to survive.
Swing Time ! With G.I. Jill on the G.I. Jive
G.I. Jive was the AEF "juke box of the air" during WWII, hosted by the most famous AFRS performer: G.I. Jill.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra on V-Disc
A few of the many sides of Tommy Dorsey on V-Disc. Some were released for the first time, but not all. [updated on 06/2021]
Duke Ellington under pseudonym.
A few sides you might have missed because of the unusual pseudonyms.
Swing Time : pre-fame Glenn Miller
Uncommon, still very enjoyable, sides by Glenn Miller before he became a social phenomenon.
The Andrews Sisters on V-Disc
Uncommon recordings from the Andrews Sisters, from the uncommon V-Disc label. [updated 06/2021]
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