This week Big Band Serenade presents Charlie Barnet. Music includes:"Cherokee"-1939,"The Right Idea"-1939,"I Can't Remember To Forget"-1940,"Harlem Speaks"-1941,"That Old Black Magic"-1942,"Skyliner"-1944,"West End Blues"-1944,"Cement Mixer"-1946,"Andy's Boogie"-1946,"East Side West Side"-1947(used in the opening) and "Pompton Turnpike" Purchase Charlie Barnet Music Here

Big Band Serenade presents Pianist and bandleader Carroll Gibbons was born in Clinton, MA, sometime during 1903, and it wasn't until he relocated to England in 1924 that he found acclaim for his musical talents. While playing piano at the Savoy Hotel, Gibbons helped form the Savoy Orpheans, a jazz outfit that included such other American players as Howard Jacobs on alto sax and Joe Brannelly on banjo. This week two 1934 Radio Programs for your enjoyment. Purchase Carol Gibbons Music Here

Billy Eckstine, his voice was robust, romantic baritone, with just a touch of huskiness on occasion to give it additional appeal. As for the delivery, much has been said and written about Billy's showmanship, the salient points of which are charm, poise and sincerity. Big Band Serenade presents this great singer with tunes from 1942 to 1950. Please Take our Listener Survey Purchase Billy Eckstine Music Here

Big Band Serenade presents music by Lionel Hampton from 1937-1947. Hamp was a featured star with Benny Goodman's Quartet from 1936 through 1940.He regularly led his own recording bands from 1937. In 1940, he moved back to Los Angeles and formed his own big band. From 1953 onward, he has undertaken many successful overseas tours visiting Europe, Japan, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, etc. Hamp appeared in the '50's film The Benny Goodman Story. Purchase Lionel Hampton Music Here