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in the 1930's - 1940's Big Bands were the Popular form of musical entertainment.
Prior to the advent of television, Radio Stations would broadcast Bands
performing "live" from the ballrooms of large Hotels or Supper
Clubs. You can relive some of these performances by clicking on a Bandleader
below. Imagine being a teenager tuning in to hear your favorite tunes and
dance the night away...
Duke Ellington at "The Cotton
Club" March 18, 1937
More about Duke Ellington
here...
Woody Herman at "The Famous Door" Jan. 7, 1940
More about Woody Herman here...
Cab Calloway at "The Meadowbrook"
July 27, 1940
More about Cab Calloway...
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