https://www.makebelieveballroompodcast.com/, The Make Believe Ballroom brings you Classic Big Band jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and dixieland hits from the 30s and 40s each week.

The program has been broadcast almost continuously since 1935. The Ballroom is America's third-longest-running music radio program.

Each program mixes beloved 78 rpm records, stories, listener requests, and special guest features, all geared to bring you the music and history of the big band era.
 ]]>enMusic HistoryCopyright Retro Radiolandhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/44d586a53702f1f1ba3f80bf0f23be2c.jpghttps://www.makebelieveballroompodcast.com/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:30 +0000Jeff BresslerRetro Radiolandjeff@retroradioland.comHosted by Jeff Bressler, The Make Believe Ballroom brings you Classic Big Band jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and dixieland hits from the 30s and 40s each week. The program has been broadcast almost continuously since 1935. The Ballroom is America's..., The Make Believe Ballroom brings you Classic Big Band jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and dixieland hits from the 30s and 40s each week.

The program has been broadcast almost continuously since 1935. The Ballroom is America's third-longest-running music radio program.

Each program mixes beloved 78 rpm records, stories, listener requests, and special guest features, all geared to bring you the music and history of the big band era.
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On the air since 1935 and the nation's third-oldest broadcast music radio program, the show features treasured 78rpm recordings, fascinating stories of legendary bandleaders, musicians, composers, and vocalists, listener requests, and special segments that bring the era’s music and history vividly to life.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73217293Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:39:24 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week’s show: a sneaky marketing ploy involving a popular songstress, a great Bing Crosby story —this and many more great songs and tales to cherish and enjoy on the program. On the air since 1935 and the nation's third-oldest broadcast music...
On the air since 1935 and the nation's third-oldest broadcast music radio program, the show features treasured 78rpm recordings, fascinating stories of legendary bandleaders, musicians, composers, and vocalists, listener requests, and special segments that bring the era’s music and history vividly to life.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73085883Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:21:21 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week’s show: a few Johnny Mercer tunes, a bandleader who didn't know who the real star was, some swinging polkas—this and many more great songs and stories to cherish and enjoy on the program.
]]>34821930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,classicblues,classicjazz,classicswingmusic,earlyblues,earlyjazz,jazz,jazzcombo,jazzmusic,swingmusic,tradjazz,vintagejazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-17-26-edition--72967214
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72967214Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:52:09 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week’s show: Songs about BBQ and potato salad, some VDISC selections, a popular pianist and songstress lost in time —this and many more great songs and stories to cherish and enjoy on the program.
]]>34811930smusic,1930sswing,1940sawing,1940smusic,78rpmrecords,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,classicjazz,combojazz,dixielandmusic,jazz,jazzmusic,swingmusic,tradjazz,vintagejazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-10-26-edition--72853837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72853837Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:34:33 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week’s show: a historic “jass” record, Benny Goodman’s first job, an on-air mistake corrected, emails from listeners—this and many more great songs and stories to cherish and enjoy on the program.348178rpmrecords,bigbandblues,bigbanddixieland,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbands,blues,bluesmusic,bluesvocalists,bluesvocals,boogiewoogie,classicjazz,dixielandmusic,earlyjazz,jazz,jazzcombp,jazzmusic,music1930s,music1940s,tradjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-3-26-edition--72756848
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72756848Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:07:15 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s—on this week’s show: Artie Shaw’s theme song and how it was written, groups of singing sisters, emails from listeners —this and many more great...
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72702408Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:26:07 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a game show host's famous uncle, a longtime listener's special playlist, a gambling song, Lenny from Down the Block with his Record Pick of...
]]>34861930sjazz,1940sjazz,78rpmrecords,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,greatamericansongbook,jazz,jazzband,jazzmusic,tradjazz,vintagejazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-19-26-edition--72549857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72549857Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:15:28 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a listener's request for more information on a lesser-known bandleader's autograph, a famous female bandleader's hidden secret, some radio remotes, and more records and...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-12-26-edition--72426710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72426710Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:07:09 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, some songs never before played on the show, an eerie premonition relayed by a big band songstress, a female songwriting team in the 30s, and more records and reminiscences...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-5-26-edition--72287155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72287155Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:43:27 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a listen to some both A and B sides of records, who was Todd Rollins, a historic black female composer, and more records and reminiscences from the big band and jazz era. 3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-29-26-edition--72069636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72069636Fri, 29 May 2026 13:28:48 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler, a look at a world record-breaking Bing Crosby Hawaiian tune, two Artie Shaw classic radio remotes, two interesting Benny Goodman tunes, and more records and reminiscences...348178rpmrecords,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandswing,bigbandvocalist,blues,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,classicjazz,classicswingmusic,earlyrockandroll,jazz,jazzmusic,jivemusic,swing,swingmusic,traditionaljazz,tradjazz,vintage78rpm,vintagejazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-22-26-edition--72047404
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72047404Thu, 21 May 2026 14:40:56 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler, a song about a woman in the military, listeners' emails about Louis Jordan and Bill Finnigan, the A and B side of a great Ray Noble 78rpm, and more records and reminiscences...
]]>34811930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmrecords,bigbandblues,bigbandera,bigbandjazz,bigbands,bigbandswing,blues,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,classicjazz,jazz,jazzmusic,music,smallgroupjazz,swing,swingmusic,traditionaljazz,tradjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-15-26-edition--71964016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71964016Fri, 15 May 2026 22:28:49 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler, Count Basie’s ode to the draft, two first-time-ever-recorded hits for Fats Waller, the mother of boogie woogie, and more records and reminiscences from the big band and jazz...348178rpmrecords,bennygoodman,bigband1930s,bigband1940s,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandswing,blues,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,classicjazz,earlyjazz,glennmiller,jazz,jazz1930s,jazz1940s,jazzmusic,swingmusic,traditionaljazz,tradjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-8-26-edition--71875866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71875866Fri, 08 May 2026 15:13:58 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler, Artie Shaw as a radio second banana, a post Glenn Miller Army small group in Paris, late 40s Metronome All-Stars, and more records and reminiscences from the big band and...348178rpmrecords,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbands1930s,bigbands1940s,bigbandswing,blues,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,classicjazz,jazz,jazz1930s,jazz1940s,jazzmusic,smallgroupjazz,swingmusic,swingmusic1930s,swingmusic1940s,traditionaljazz,tradjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-1-26-edition--71680714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71680714Fri, 01 May 2026 14:32:55 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, Glenn Miller's greatest trombone solo, trombones of Teagarden and Dorsey, train songs, a short-lived Charlie Barnet vocalist, and more records and reminiscences from the big...34811930s1940smusic,1930s1940smusichits,1930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmrecords,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandswing,blues,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,classicjazz,earlyblues,earlyjazz,glennmiller,jazz,jazzmusic,swing,swingmusic,tradjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-24-26-edition--71503742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71503742Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:11 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a historic reunion between Duke and Satchmo, the history behind some song names, a little Texas Swing 40s-style, and more records and reminiscences from the big band and...348178rpmrecords,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandswing,blues,blues1930s,blues1940s,bluesmusic,classicjazz,earlyblues,earlyjazz,earlyswing,jazz,jazzmusic,jivemusic,swingmusic,swingmusic1930s,swingmusic1940s,traditionaljazz,tradjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-17-26-edition--71301913
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71301913Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:59 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a salute to a female blues vocalist, little remembered, a rare Artie Shaw record, 15-year-old Judy Garland, how a song got an unusual name, plus many more records, stories,...
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On this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a little-remembered big band singer, the use of the organ in 1930s and '40s jazz, Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman play Klezmer, many more records, stories, and reminiscences from the big band era. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70567718Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:43:01 +0000Jeff Bressler The Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s.     On this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a little-remembered big band singer, the use of the organ in... 
On this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a little-remembered big band singer, the use of the organ in 1930s and '40s jazz, Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman play Klezmer, many more records, stories, and reminiscences from the big band era. 
]]>34811930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmrecords,americana,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbans1930s1940s,blues,bluesmusic,bluesvocalists,boggiewoogie,boogiewoogiemusic,classicjazz,earlyjazz,jazz,jazzmusic,traditionaljazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-6-26-edition--70400013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70400013Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:41:03 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a bandleader in the Guinness Book of Records, a TV dad who started his career in music, battling brothers, and more records and reminiscences from the golden age of the...348178rpmrecords,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbands1930s1940s,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,classicblues,classicjazz,earlybluesmusic,earlyjazz,hitsongs1930s,hitsongs1940s,jazz,jazzmusic,retrojazz,retromusic,swingmusic,traditionaljazz,tradjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-27-26-edition--70242710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70242710Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:51:05 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a look at a musical couple married for over 50 years, a famous brother from a comedy team who raised the baton on his own band, a musician and arranger talked out of law...348178rpmrecords,bigbandbluesmusic,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbands1930s1940s,bigbandswingmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,classic40sand30s,classicjazz,earlybluesmusic,earlyjazz,earlyswingmusic,hitmusic1930s,hitmusic1940s,jazz,jazzmusic,swingmusic,taditionaljazz,tradjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-22-26-edition--70098222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70098222Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:03:42 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a macabre big band passing, a listener's letter about Ray Anthony, a forgotten drummer, and more records and reminiscences from the golden age of the American songbook.34811930smusichits,1930sswingmusic,1940sswingmusic,bigband1930s,bigband1940s,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,blues,bluesmusic,classicjazz,earlyblues,earlyjazz,hotjazz,jazz,jazz1930s,jazz1940s,jazzmusic,swingmusic,traditionaljazz,tradjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-13-26-edition--69903753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69903753Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:22:52 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, hosted by Jeff Bressler, a look at a bygone record company, movies from the silver screen, how a Bing Crosby financial investment changed audio recording, and more records and reminiscences from the...34811930smusic,1940smusic,bigbandhits,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusic1930s,bigbandmusic1940s,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,classicbluesmusic,classicjazz,classicswingmusic,earlybluesmusic,earlyjazz,earlyswingmusic,jazz,jazzmusic,retrojazz,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-6-26-edition--69761566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69761566Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:42:58 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler, a look at how smaller radio markets got their musical programming, two somewhat forgotten big band era stars, two infamous musicians with checkered pasts, and also more...348178rpmbluesmusic,78rpmjazzmusic,78rpmrecords,bigbandhitmusic30sand40s,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic1930s1940s,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,classicblues,classicjazz,classicswingmusic,earlybluesmusic,earlyjazz,jazz,jazzmusic,nostalgicmusic,retrobluesmusic,retrojazz,retroswingmusic,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-30-26-edition--69620833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69620833Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:43:06 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler, a look at a famous jazz club and eatery on an iconic street in New York City, music and discussion about 1930s and 40s small group jazz, and also more records and...348178rpmbigbandmusic,78rpmmusic,78rpmrecords,bigbandblues,bigbandhits,bigbandjazz,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,boogiewoogiemusic,classicblues,classicboogiewoogie,classicjazz,classicswing,earlyjazz,jazz,retroblues,retrojazz,retroswingmusic,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-23-26-edition--69518978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69518978Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:07:11 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom - the greatest public relations stunt in big band history, a story of the early days of the Ballroom hosted by Martin Block, some well-known arrangers, in addition to many more songs and reminisces.34811930'smusichits,1940smusichits,78rpmrecords,bigbandbluesmusic,bigbandboogiemusic,bigbandjazz,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,classicjazz,earlybluesmusic,earlyjazz,jazz,jazzmusic,retrojazz,swingmusic,swingmusic1930s,swingmusic1940s,traditionaljazz,traditionalswingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-16-26-edition--69420425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69420425Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:51:04 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom - a scholarly way to start a band, a look at two clubs that served military members during WWII with music and cheer, Bing and Andrews Sisters duets history, in addition to many more songs and...34811930sbigbands,1930sjazz,1930smusic,1940sbigbands,1940sjazz,1940smusic,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,classicjazz,earlyjazz,jazz,jazzmusic,retrojazz,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-9-26-edition--69324008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69324008Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:38:34 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom - the evolution of a riff into a best-selling tune, a look at two hugely popular All-Star bands of the 1930s and 40s, in addition to many more songs and reminisces.34811930smusic,1940smusic,americanjazz,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,classicjazz,earlyjazz,jazz,jazzmusic,musicofthe30sand40s,retrojazz,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-2-26-edition--69250662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69250662Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:55:05 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler - a series of first-time ever recorded songs, an obsolete music industry profession, three great clarinetists overshadowed by Goodman and Shaw - all this and more great...34811930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmrecords,bigband78prmrecords,bigbandblues,bigbandhitrecords,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusicofthe1930sand40s,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,boogiewoogiemusic,classicjazz,classicswingmusic,jazz,jazzmusic,retrojazz,retroswingmusic,swingmusic,traditionaljazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-26-25-edition--69210559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69210559Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:17:45 +0000Jeff BresslerHappy Holiday's! A repeat broadcast as the Make Believe Ballroom crew celebrates. This week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a big band leader who had to change his name. This popular...3482bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic1930s,bigbandmusic1940s,bigbands,bigbandswing,classicjazz,earlyjazz,hitsofthe1930s,hitsofthe1940s,jazz,jazzmusic,oldtimejazz,swingandjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-19-25-edition--69076857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69076857Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:02:21 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler, a listen to some fabulous music from the year 1938, a song Artie Shaw absolutely hated, a big band icon writes a dictionary, and the role the vocalist played in music from...3481bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandswing,bigbandvocalists,bluesmusic,boggiewoogiemusic,classicjazz,earlyjazz,hitsofthe1930s,hitsofthe1940s,jazz,jazz1930s,jazz1940s,jazzmusic,nostalgicmusic,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-12-25-edition--68961264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68961264Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:52:28 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler, we listen to some music and history from On the Bill Savory Collection. Savory was a radio sound engineer who captured for posterity jazz broadcast radio remotes that...34811930sbigbandhits,1930sjazz,1930sjazzhits,1940sbigbandhits,1940sjazz,1940sjazzhits,30sand40sboogiewoogie,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandswing,blues,boogiewoogiemusic,earlyjazz,greatamericansongbook,jazz,jazzandblues,nostalgicmusic,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-5-25-edition--68832399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68832399Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:27:57 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler: the first time a specific instrument was used in a jazz recording, Jeff’s favorite crooners from the era, a most underrated big band song, plus many more stories and music...34811930smusic,1940smusic,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandswing,buluesmusic,greatamericansongbook,hitmusicofthe30s,hitmusicofthe40s,hitsofthe1930s,jazz,jazzmusic,jazzofthe1930sand1940s,jazzswingblue,makebelieveballroom,nostalgicmusic,swingmusic,swingmusic1930s,swingmusic1940sfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-28-25-edition--68461673
The Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s. 
 ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68461673Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:37:54 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler: the story behind a Count Basie song title, the economic impact of big bands, were Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra friends, plus many more great records and stories to cherish...
The Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s. 
 ]]>34811930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmrecordjazz,americanmusic,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbands,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,classicblues,classicjazz,earlyjazz,jazz,jazzmusic,jeffbressler,makebelieveballroom,nostalgicmusic,radiojazz,swingmusic,vintagemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-21-25-edition--68265493On this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler: one of the most touching partnerships in jazz history, jazz music loved by a classical composer, Glenn Miller lends a hand to a fellow musician, plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  

The Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s. 
 ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68265493Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:32:12 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler: one of the most touching partnerships in jazz history, jazz music loved by a classical composer, Glenn Miller lends a hand to a fellow musician, plus many more great records...On this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler: one of the most touching partnerships in jazz history, jazz music loved by a classical composer, Glenn Miller lends a hand to a fellow musician, plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  

The Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s. 
 ]]>34811930sbigbands,1930sjazz,1940sbigbands,78rpmrecords,americanjazz,americanmusic,bigbandbluesmusic,bigbandjazzmusic,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,classicblues,classicjazzmusic,dixielandjazz,earlyjazzmusic,jazz,jazzmusic,nostalgicmusic,oldtimejazz,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-14-25-edition--68232444 
On this week's program: a historic jam session, a listener's request results in a segment about records and artists rarely played on the Ballroom, a special feature playing songs from the Ralphie from Canarsie Record Club list- plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.   ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68232444Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:14:40 +0000Jeff BresslerThe Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s.    On this week's program: a historic jam session, a listener's request results in a segment about records and artists rarely played on the Ballroom, a... 
On this week's program: a historic jam session, a listener's request results in a segment about records and artists rarely played on the Ballroom, a special feature playing songs from the Ralphie from Canarsie Record Club list- plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.   ]]>34811930sbluesmusic,1930sjazz,1930smusic,1930sswingmusic,1940sbluesmusic,1940sjazz,1940smusic,1940swingmusic,americanmusic,bigbandbluesmusic,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,classicjazzmusic,jazz,jazzmusic,nostalgicmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-7-25-edition--68084463 
On this week's program: a funny Billie Holiday story, some of the wealthiest bandleaders of the era, an out-of-this-world record - plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68084463Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:05:25 +0000Jeff BresslerThe Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s.    On this week's program: a funny Billie Holiday story, some of the wealthiest bandleaders of the era, an out-of-this-world record - plus many more... 
On this week's program: a funny Billie Holiday story, some of the wealthiest bandleaders of the era, an out-of-this-world record - plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>34811930sbigbandmusic,1940sbigbandmusic,bigband,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandswing,boogiewoogiemusic,classicjazz,hitrecordsofthe1930s,hitrecordsofthe1940s,jazz,jazzmusic,jazzofthe1930s,jazzofthe1940s,retrojazz,swingmusic,swingmusicofthe1930s,swingmusicofthe1940s,vintagejazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-31-25-edition--68084386 
On this week's program: An introduction to King Garcia, an obscure band with some world-class musicians, the most recorded bandleader of all time, plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68084386Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:18:08 +0000Jeff BresslerThe Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s.    On this week's program: An introduction to King Garcia, an obscure band with some world-class musicians, the most recorded bandleader of all time,... 
On this week's program: An introduction to King Garcia, an obscure band with some world-class musicians, the most recorded bandleader of all time, plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>34811930sjazz,1940sboogiewoogiemusic,1940sjazz,bigband,bigbandbluesmusic,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,classicbluesmusic,classicjazzmusic,classicswingmusic,jazz,jazzmusic,singingtheblues,swingmusic,vintagejazzmusic,vintageswingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-24-25-edition--68084292 
On this week's program: Two Bandleaders are better than one, some bands that performed at the legendary Onyx Club, tracing a Glenn Miller song, plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68084292Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:32:48 +0000Jeff BresslerThe Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s.    On this week's program: Two Bandleaders are better than one, some bands that performed at the legendary Onyx Club, tracing a Glenn Miller song, plus... 
On this week's program: Two Bandleaders are better than one, some bands that performed at the legendary Onyx Club, tracing a Glenn Miller song, plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>3481bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbands,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,boogiewoogiemusic,classicjazz,jazz,jazzblues,jazzmusic,jazzmusic1930s,jazzmusic1940s,retrojazz,swingmusic,vintagebluesmusic,vintagejazz,vintageswingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-17-25-edition--68084063 
On this week's program: A song from the 1700s that was swingin in the 1930s and 40s, a questionable Fats Waller tale, Frank Sinatra's first record with Tommy Dorsey - plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68084063Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:33:50 +0000Jeff BresslerThe Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s.    On this week's program: A song from the 1700s that was swingin in the 1930s and 40s, a questionable Fats Waller tale, Frank Sinatra's first record... 
On this week's program: A song from the 1700s that was swingin in the 1930s and 40s, a questionable Fats Waller tale, Frank Sinatra's first record with Tommy Dorsey - plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>34811940sjazz,78rpmjazz,78rpmrecords,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogiemusic,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandswing,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,classicbigbandmusic,hitsfromthe1930s,hitsofthe1940s,jazz,jazzmusic,nostalgicmusic,retromusic,swingmusic,vintagebigbandmusic,vintagemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-10-25-edition--67978667 
On this week's program: A trivia question about a dance enjoyed by young and old alike, a groundbreaking female vocalist, some songs from the 30s that rocked in the 50s - plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67978667Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:08:42 +0000Jeff BresslerThe Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s.    On this week's program: A trivia question about a dance enjoyed by young and old alike, a groundbreaking female vocalist, some songs from the 30s... 
On this week's program: A trivia question about a dance enjoyed by young and old alike, a groundbreaking female vocalist, some songs from the 30s that rocked in the 50s - plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>34811930smusic,1940smusic,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandhits1930s,bigbandhits1940s,bigbandinstrmentals,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusic1930sand40s,bigbandswing,bigbandvocalists,bigbandvocals,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,classicbigbandmusic,jazz,nostalgicmusic,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-3-25-edition--67866742 
On this week's program: Did Big Bands of the 30s and 40s ever play classical music, the B side of a record we played last week, our yearly tribute to Benny Goodman’s groundbreaking 1938 Carnegie Hall performance, and the song Sing Sing Sing - plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67866742Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:38:44 +0000Jeff BresslerThe Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s.    On this week's program: Did Big Bands of the 30s and 40s ever play classical music, the B side of a record we played last week, our yearly tribute... 
On this week's program: Did Big Bands of the 30s and 40s ever play classical music, the B side of a record we played last week, our yearly tribute to Benny Goodman’s groundbreaking 1938 Carnegie Hall performance, and the song Sing Sing Sing - plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  ]]>348178rpmbigbandmusic,78rpmmusic,americanbigbandjazz,americanjazzmusic,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandbluesmusic,bigbandhitsofthe30sand40s,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandswing,classicbigbandmusic,classicjazzmusic,jazz,jazzmusic,musicofthe1930s,musicofthe1940s,nostalgicmusic,vintagebigbandmusic,vintagejazzmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-26-25-edition--67866693 
On this week's program: Lionel Hampton changes instruments, a unique big band business model, Charlie Christian and his electric audition, a cartoonish big band - plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67866693Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:35:18 +0000Jeff BresslerThe Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s.    On this week's program: Lionel Hampton changes instruments, a unique big band business model, Charlie Christian and his electric audition, a... 
On this week's program: Lionel Hampton changes instruments, a unique big band business model, Charlie Christian and his electric audition, a cartoonish big band - plus many more great records and stories to cherish and enjoy on this week's broadcast.  
]]>3487americanbigbandmusic,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandjazz,bigbandnostalgicmusic,bigbandswing,clasicswingmusic,classicbigbandjazz,classicjazz,hitsofthe1930s,jazz,jazzmusic,musichitsofthe1940s,musicofthe1930s,musicofthe1940s,nostalgicmusic,swingmusic,vintagebigband,vintagejazzmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-19-25-edition--67740571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67740571Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:35:00 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s. On this edition - the first bandleader ever to appear on the radio, orchestras that were artistic successes but financial failures, Jeff digs...3481bandleaders1930s,bandleaders1940s,bigbandblues,bigbanddorsey,bigbandera,bigbandfavorites,bigbandgoodman,bigbandhits,bigbandjazz,bigbandmiller,bigbands1930s,bigbands1940s,bigbandshaw,bigbandswing,bigbandvocalists,classicbigbands,jazz,jazz1930s,jazz1940s,jazzclassicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-12-25-edition--67689818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67689818Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:48:40 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a Duke Ellington story, a listener's famous big band relative, an underrated vocal group, a song and dance that was not as it appeared - plus...34841930sjazz,1930smusic,1940sjazz,1940smusic,78rpmrecrods,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandhitsofthe1930sand40s,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandsongs,bigbandswing,classicbigbandhits,greatamericansongbook,jazz,jazzstandards,musichistory,musicnostalgia,vintagemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-5-25-edition--67599328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67599328Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:45:39 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - one of the forefathers of swing, a song from the 1920s that took decades to get its just due, an Artie Shaw request, Benny Goodman tale and...34811930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmjazz,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bigbandswing,classicbigbandhits,classicbigbandmusic,hitsofthe1930s,jazz,jazzmusic,jazzstandards,musichistory,musicnostalgia,retromusic,retroradio,vintagemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-29-25-edition--67481810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67481810Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:00:51 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a second string band that was anything but second best, a crooner of the 1930s whose life ended much too soon, Lester Young's clarinet, a...34811930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmrecords,americanmusic,bigband,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandhits,bigbandhitsofthe1930sand1940s,bigbandjazz,bigbandjive,bigbandmusic,bigbandsongs,bigbandswing,classicbigbandmusic,jazz,jazzmusic,jazzradioprogram,jazzstandards,nostalgicmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-22-25-edition--67439481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67439481Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:54:02 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - some Bing Crosby duets, a long-forgotten female vocalist, a battling composer, a couple of first-time-ever-recorded songs - plus many more...34811930smusic,1930smusichits,1940smusic,1940smusichits,78rpmjazz,78rpmrecords,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandera,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bigbandswing,jazz,jazzmusic,jazzstandards,nostalgicmusic,retromusic,vintagesongs,vintahemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-15-25-edition--67320421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67320421Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:51:45 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s -Frank Sinatra turned down for a job, a song that became a gold record 43 years after it was written, World War II tunes, plus many more great...34891930smusichits,30smusic,40smusic,78rpmrecords,americanmusic,bigband,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandjazz,bigbandjitterbug,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bigbandswing,classicbigbandmusic,classicbigbands,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,retromusic,vintagemusic,vintagesongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-8-25-edition--67260780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67260780Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:39:22 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a one hit wonder, a lightly played Benny Goodman tune, how Marilyn helped Ella, listners emails, Lenny from Down the Block with his Record...34811930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmjazz,78rpmrecords,americanmusic,bigband,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandera,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusic1930s,bigbandmusic1930sand1940s,bigbandmusic1940s,bigbandswing,greatamericansongbook,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,nostalgicmusic,vintagesongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-1-25-edition--67180047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67180047Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:12:03 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a historic big band colaberation, a singing sisters nick name for a wildly popular comic and bandleader, listners emails, Lenny from Down the...34811930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmjazz,78rpmrecords,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic1930s,bigbandmusic1940s,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bigbandswing,earlyjazz,jazz,jazzmusic,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,musicnostalgia,retromusic,vintagemusic,vintagesongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-25-25-edition--67117146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67117146Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:48:02 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - we spin a couple of lightly played Glenn Miller recordings, two great classic Jam Sessions from the origional Make Believe Ballroom, Lenny...34801930smusic,1940smusic,30smusic,40smusic,78rpmjazz,78rpmrecords,americanmusic,bandleadersofthe1930sand1940s,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicofthe1930sand1940s,bigbandswing,classicamericanjazz,jazzmusic,jeffbressler,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,musicnostalgia,vintagesongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-18-25-edition--67031533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67031533Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:09:17 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a big band leader who had to change his name, a popular bandleader who had a second career as an MC and DJ, this and many more great songs and...34821930smusic,1940smusic,30smusic,40smusic,78rpmbigbands,78rpmjazz,78rpmrecords,americanmusic,bigband,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bigbandswing,jazz,musichistory,musicnostalgia,retromusic,vintagemusic,vintagesongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-11-25-edition--66948867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66948867Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:46:32 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - an email from a 95 year old veteran who played in the Air Force Band, a song written for the legendary disc jockey Al Jarvis, a tip on how...34811930smusic,1940smusic,30smusic,40smusic,78rpmjazz,78rpmrecords,americanmusic,artieshawmusic,bennygoodmanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,glenmillermusic,jazz,makebelieveballroom,retromusic,vintagemusic,vintagesongs,worldwartwomusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-4-25-edition--66861574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66861574Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:29:07 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a look at a listener's somewhat controversial list of the most influential jazz musicians and vocalists of the swinging 1930s—this and many...34731930shits,1940shits,30smusic,40smusic,78rpmjazz,americanmusic,bigbandmusicblues,bigbandmusicofthe1930sand1940s,bigbandmusicswing,bigbands,boogiewoogiemusic,jazz,jazzstandards,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,musicnostalgia,retromusic,swingmusic,vintagemusic,vintagesongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-27-25-edition--66780571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66780571Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:46:57 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a special tribute to Angelo Carbone and the Raphie from Canarsie, Brooklyn Record Club, also Lenny from Down the Block with his Record Pick of...34991930sjazz,1930smusic,1940sjazz,1940smusic,30shits,30smusic,40shits,40smusic,78rpmrecords,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bigbandswing,bigbandswingmusic,classicbigband,jazz,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,retromusic,vintagemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-20-25-edition--66594374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66594374Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:47:32 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a game show hosts famous uncle, a longtime listners special playlist, a gambling song, Lenny from Down the Block with his Record Pick of the...34861930smusic,1940smusic,30shits,30smusic,40shits,40smusic,78rpmjazz,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicswing,jazz,lindyhopmusic,musicfromthe30sand40s,musichistory,musicnostalgia,swingdancing,vintagemusic,vintagesongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-13-25-edition--66182990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66182990Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:03:45 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s -One of the all time great female vocalists first record as a younf teenager, a dubious record company executive, Lenny from Down the Block with...34921930smusic,1940smusic,30shits,40shits,78rpmjazz,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bluesmusic,jazz,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,musichistory1930s,musichistory1940s,retromusic,vintagesongs,vintagesongs1930s,vintagesongs1940sfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-6-25-edition--66182982
The Make Believe Ballroom is broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY, as well as on other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom, and is also available as a podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66182982Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:23:49 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom with Jeff Bressler brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - we take a close look at a song that won an Academy Award in 1937, but more importantly, holds a musical world record that has never been...
The Make Believe Ballroom is broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY, as well as on other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom, and is also available as a podcast.]]>34811930smusic,1930smusichits,1940smusic,1940smusichits,30smusic,40smusic,78rpmjazz,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bigbandmusicswing,jazz,jeffbressler,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,vintagemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-30-25-edition--66106366
The Make Believe Ballroom is broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY, as well as on other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom, and is also available as a podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66106366Sat, 31 May 2025 14:09:27 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s - a look at what Jeff Bressler feels is the primary reason for the demise of big bands, a story on how opposites attract, listener emails, and Lenny from Down the...
The Make Believe Ballroom is broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY, as well as on other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom, and is also available as a podcast.]]>3523falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-23-25-edition--65796132
The Make Believe Ballroom is broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY, as well as on other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom, and is also available as a podcast.



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65796132Sat, 24 May 2025 12:19:04 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom, bringing you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s –  one of those shows where we go totally off script almost as soon as we begin and end up with a list of Ralph Kramden's favorite bands. Also,  Lenny from...
The Make Believe Ballroom is broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY, as well as on other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom, and is also available as a podcast.



]]>34651930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmrecords,americanmusic,bigbandblues,bigbandboogiewoogie,bigbandclassics,bigbandhits,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bigbands,bigbandswingmusic,musichistory,musicnostalgia,retromusic,vintagemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-16-25-edition--65711242 Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s – a band vocalist who was second only to Bing Crosby, more listeners submit lists of their favorite big band songs, Lenny from Down the Block with his Record Pick of the Week - this and many more great songs and stories to cherish and enjoy on the program.

The Make Believe Ballroom is broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY, as well as on other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom, and is also available as a podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65711242Sun, 18 May 2025 11:59:49 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom, bringing you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s – a band vocalist who was second only to Bing Crosby, more listeners submit lists of their favorite big band songs, Lenny from Down the Block with his Record... Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s – a band vocalist who was second only to Bing Crosby, more listeners submit lists of their favorite big band songs, Lenny from Down the Block with his Record Pick of the Week - this and many more great songs and stories to cherish and enjoy on the program.

The Make Believe Ballroom is broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC in Rochester, NY, as well as on other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom, and is also available as a podcast.]]>34841930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmjazz,americanmusic,bigband,bigbandblues,bigbanddancemusic,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bigbandmusicradio,bigbandmusicswing,classichits,makebelieveballroom,musicnostalgia,nostalgicmusicradio,retromusic,tommydorseymusic,victrolamusic,vintagesongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-9-25-edition--65625123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65625123Thu, 08 May 2025 20:57:36 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin Jeff Bressler for some great Big Band Music of the 30's and 40's on this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom –the...34811930smusic,1940smusic,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,jazzmusic,makebelieveballroom,nostalgicmusic,oldrecords,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-2-25-edition--65553210
This week's show, broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom, is dedicated to records from bandleaders we have not featured on the Ballroom over the past year. Also, Lenny from Down the Block has his Record Pick of the Week and many more great songs and stories to cherish and enjoy on the program.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65553210Fri, 02 May 2025 13:52:37 +0000Jeff BresslerHosted by Jeff Bressler, the Make Believe Ballroom brings you Classic Big Band Hits from the 30s and 40s This week's show, broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the...
This week's show, broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom, is dedicated to records from bandleaders we have not featured on the Ballroom over the past year. Also, Lenny from Down the Block has his Record Pick of the Week and many more great songs and stories to cherish and enjoy on the program.]]>34841930smusic,1940smusic,78rpmjazz,bigbandblues,bigbandjazz,bigbandmusic,bigbandmusicboogiewoogie,bigbandmusicofthe30sand40s,bigbandmusicswing,musicnostalgia,retromusic,vintagesongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-25-25-edition--65553170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65553170Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:19:51 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom – a long-forgotten New York area Ballroom, a postage stamp series from the...34841930smusic,1940smusic,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,jazz,makebelieveballroom,musicnostalgia,oldtimeradio,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-18-25-edition--65349886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65349886Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:15:23 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States and the United Kingdom - a recording glitch explained, did Bing and Bob Crosby ever work together?...34991930smusic,1940smusic,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,dixielandmusic,jazzmusic,nostalgicradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-11-25-edition--65349824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65349824Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:17:34 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – a song that took many years to become a hit, bandleaders on the...34851930smusic,1940smusic,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bigband,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,dixielandmusic,jazz,makebelieveballroom,radio,radionostalgiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-4-25-edition--65143103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65143103Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:16:51 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – more records recorded on the same day, a demanding Frank...3511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-28-25-edition--65082375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65082375Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:51:36 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – a Doo Wop surprise, a dancing trivia question, an email from a...35081930smusic,1940smusic,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,doowopmusic,jazz,makebelieveballroom,nostalgia,nostalgicmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-21-25-edition--64823850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64823850Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:21:48 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom –a few records recorded on the same day, a big band era musician...34851930smusic,1940smusic,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,dixieland,jazz,makebelieveballroom,nostalgicmusic,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-14-25-edition--64823205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64823205Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:50:40 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom –a little known bandleader with a famous wife, a big band baseball...34841930smusic,1940smusic,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,dixieland,jazz,makebelieveballroom,musicnostalgia,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-7-25-edition--64752390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64752390Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:42:59 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – It's all Ralphie from Canarsie Record Club list of Big Band Hits...348345rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,dixieland,jazz,makebelieveballroom,nostalgicmusic,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-28-25-edition--64495550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64495550Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:33:40 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom –Artie Shaw and Cole Porter, some of the most covered songs in...34851930'smusic,1940'smusic,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,artieshaw,bigbandera,bigbands,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,coleporter,jazz,makebelieveballroom,oldtimeradio,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-21-25-edition--64495274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64495274Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:51 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom –some history and tunes from New Jersey's Meadowbrook, a beloved...35321930smusic,1940smusic,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,artieshaw,bennygoodman,bigbandera,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,glennmiller,jazz,makebelieveballroom,nostalgiamusic,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-14-25-edition--64367910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64367910Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:23:48 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom –Glenn Miller's first recording as a bandleader, Lenny from Down...34811930smusic,1940smusic,33rpmrecords,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bennygoodman,bigbandera,bigbands,bluesmusic,boogiewoogiemusic,bunnyberrigan,dixielandmusic,eddiecantor,genekrupa,glennmiller,jazz,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-7-25-edition--63913501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63913501Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:39:53 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom –some well-known sibling musicians from the big band era,...35291930smusic,1940smusic,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,jazz,makebelieveballroom,nostagia,oldtimemusic,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-31-25-edition--63695271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63695271Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:59:21 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom –Jeff Bressler spends the program catching up on listeners e-mails...34831930smusic,1940smusic,331/3records,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,jazz,makebelieveballroom,swingmusic,williambwilliamsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-24-25-edition--63695254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63695254Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:17:51 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom –Jeff Bressler tries to break his record-record in his attempt to...34921930smusic,1940smusic,331/3rpmrecords,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,ballrooms1930s,ballrooms1940s,bigbandera,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,jazz,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-17-25-edition--63618853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63618853Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:27:35 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom –a contemporary swing band, two great radio remotes, a look at one...34801930smusic,1940smusic,33rpmrecords,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,artieshaw,bennygoodman,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,dixielandmusic,glenmiller,musichistory,nostalgia,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-10-25-edition--63551473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63551473Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:19:43 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – a look at the history of record speeds, a visit to one of the...34831930smusic,1940smusic,331/3rpmrecords,45rpmrecords,78rpmrecords,artieshaw,bennygoodman,bigbandmusic,bigbandsmusic,blues,boogiewoogie,cabcalloway,countbasie,glenmiller,jazz,swing,tommydorsey,woodyhermanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-3-25-edition--63487025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63487025Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:48:10 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – some great nicknames of prominent band musicians and vocalists...35441930smusic,1940smusic,1950smusic,45rpmmusic,78rpmmusic,bigband,bigbandmusic,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,jazz,swing,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-27-24-edition--63363110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63363110Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:36:39 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – some great big band music that was used in contemporary movies...34811930s,1940s,45rpm,78rpm,bandstand,bigband,blues,boogiewoogie,goodman,greatamericansongbook,jazz,makebelieveballroom,miller,oldrecords,shaw,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-20-24-edition--63242686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63242686Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:25:15 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member-supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – a few great stories about how songs got their titles, how fate...34911930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,bandstand,bigband,bigbands,blues,bobcrosby,boogiewoogie,countbassie,crooners,dixieland,jansavitt,jazz,jive,milkmansmatinee,musicradio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-13-24-edition--63078849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63078849Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:47:32 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and on other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – a special show featuring listener requests and random...34901930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,bennygoodman,bigband,bigbandera,boogiewoogie,fatswaller,halkemp,jazz,jive,lesbrown,makebelieveballroom,nostalgia,radioshow,swing,victrolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-6-24-edition--62826154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62826154Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:49:23 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and on other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – how a song gave a morale boost to WWII airmen, two musicians...34931930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,ballroom,bandstand,bennygoodman,boogiewoogie,dixieland,jazz,jive,kaykyser,lindyhop,makebelieveballroom,nostalgia,recordplayer,swing,vintagerecordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-29-24-edition--62790146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62790146Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:17:41 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and on other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – a program dedicated to enjoying the music of some long...34811930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,bandleader,bandstand,bennygoodman,boogiewoogie,bop,dixieland,glennmiller,harryjames,jazz,jive,lindyhop,nostagicmusic,swing,vintagerecordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-22-24-edition--62774987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62774987Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:25:37 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and on other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – the macabre ending for Henry Busse, a Tommy Dorsey work...34801930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,bandleaders,bennygoodman,bigbandera,bigbands,boogiewoogie,dixieland,henrybusse,jazz,jive,johnnymercer,musicnostalgia,philsilvers,swing,tommydorseyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-15-24-edition--62759171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62759171Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:25:08 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and on other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – a legendary female singer was also a talented composer,Johnny...34801930smusic,1940smusic,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,bigbandera,boogiewoogie,cabcalloway,jazz,jive,nostalgicmusic,pearlbailey,peggylee,raynoble,recordplayer,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-8-24-edition--62666300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62666300Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:36:06 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and on other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – two famous Harlem hotels, a song written in 1941 about a...34811930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,bennygoodman,bigband,bigbands,boogie,boogiewoogie,cabcaloway,edsullivan,ellafitzgerald,genekrupa,jazz,jive,oldrecords,oldtimeradio,swing,woodyhermanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-1-24-edition--62543252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62543252Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:48:01 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and on other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom – a listener request for some more A and B side record stories,...34841930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,bennygoodman,bigbands,boogie,boogiewoogie,jazz,jive,louisarmstrong,makebelieveballroom,mildredbailey,nostalgia,oldrecords,oldtimeradio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-25-24-edition--62505725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62505725Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:23:53 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and on other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom - music you have heard all your life and never paid attention...34991930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,andrewssisters,artieshaw,bandstand,bennygoodman,bigbands,boogiewoogie,cabcalloway,dukeelington,genekrupa,jazz,jive,lindyhop,nostalgia,swing,wnewradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-18-24-edition--62412811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62412811Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:00:12 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom broadcast on member supported Jazz 90.1 in Rochester, NY, and on other fine radio affiliates across the United States as well as in the United Kingdom - possibly the big band era radio's most listened to orchestra,...35271930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,andrewssisters,bandstand,bennygoodman,bigband,billymills,boogie,boogiewoogie,ellafitzgerald,jazz,jive,makebelieveballroom,nostalgia,nostalgicmusic,sinatra,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-11-24-edition--62331636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62331636Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:51:46 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this weeks MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom -- a little about two unsung talents of the big band era, the...348233rpm,45rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,ballroom,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,bigbandera,boogiewoogie,genekrupa,jazz,jive,lindyhop,makebelieveballroom,oldtimeradio,ragtime,swing,wnewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-27-24-edition--62195841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62195841Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:32:16 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week’s MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom -- A little about Bon Bon, not the candy but the vocalist: What...35181930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,bandleader,bigband,bigbandera,boogiewoogie,crooners,dixieland,jazz,jazzrecords,jive,lindyhop,oldtimeradio,recordalbums,swing,vocalistsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-20-24-edition--62102484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62102484Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:54:19 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week’s MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom  --  some 1900s era hits that were revived during the swing...34811930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rph,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,boogiewoogie,ellafitzgerald,glenmiller,irvingberlin,jazz,jive,lindyhop,louisarmstrong,nostalgia,scatting,swing,tommydorseyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-13-24-edition--61936005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61936005Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:55:39 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week’s MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom  --  A genuine All-Star band, a battle for the box office, two...35021930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,bandleader,bennygoodman,boogiewoogie,countbasse,dancemusic,dixieland,harryjames,jazz,jive,makebelieveballroom,nostalgia,oldrecords,oldtimeradio,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-6-24-edition--61328100 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61328100Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:47:34 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this weeks MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom  --  small group bands within a big band, a new use for... 
]]>34821930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,bandleader,bigband,boogiewoogie,dixieland,jazz,jive,makebelieveballroom,nostalgia,oldtimeradio,recordplayer,swing,wnewradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-30-24-edition--61209434 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61209434Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:47:44 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this weeks MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom  --  a band with a most interesting name, a famous novelty... 
]]>35011930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,ballroom,bennygoodman,bigapple,bigband,boogiewoogie,countbase,dance,dukeelington,jazz,jive,lindyhop,musicoldies,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-23-24-edition--61125918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61125918Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:15:25 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM’s weekly big band record party broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom  --  A Texas and North...34891930smusic,1940smusic,ballroom,bandleader,bandstand,bennygoodman,bigappledance,blues,boogiewoogie,boswellsisters,ellafitzgerald,jazz,jive,lindyhop,makebelieveballroom,marthatilton,nostalgia,oldtimeradio,swing,tommydorseyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-16-24-edition--61052080 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61052080Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:06:09 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM’s weekly big band record party broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom – early Glenn Miller, a... 
]]>35341930smusic,1940smusic,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,ballroom,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigbands,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,countbasie,dixieland,glennmiller,jazz,nostalgia,oldtimeradio,orchestra,swingmusic,wnew1130falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-9-24-edition--60967572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60967572Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:21:33 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM’s weekly big band record party broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom – some contemporary big...35301930s,1940s,33rpmrecord,45rpmrecord,78rpmrecord,artieshaw,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,billyholiday,boogie,dixieland,ellafitzgerald,harryjames,jazz,musichistory,nostalgia,oldtimeradio,swingmusic,woodyhermanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-2-24-edition--60899055 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60899055Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:41:46 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM’s weekly big band record party broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom – How a Basie song got its... 
]]>35321930s,1940s,48rpm,78rpm,andrewssisters,artieshaw,bandleader,bigbands,boogie,countbasie,dixieland,glenmiller,jazz,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,nostalgia,oldrecrords,swing,victrola,wnewradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-26-24-edition--60813718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60813718Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:13:48 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM’s weekly big band record party broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom – Big Band Era singer and...35081930s,1940s,45rpm,78rpm,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,bingcrosby,boogie,cabcalloway,dixieland,glennmiller,jazz,louisarmstrong,musichistory,musicoldies,nostalgia,oldies,radiohistory,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-19-24-edition--60741981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60741981Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:15:45 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM’s weekly big band record party broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom – A short lived but very...35031930s,1940s,45rpm,78rpm,bandleader,bandstand,bennygoodman,bigband,boogie,cabcalloway,jazz,louisarmstrong,makebelieveballroom,nostalgia,oldrecords,radioshow,recordplayer,swing,williambwilliams,woodyhermanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-12-24-edition--60673367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60673367Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:35:54 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM’s weekly big band record party broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom – Who was Shelton Brooks?...35661930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,bandstand,bigbands,boogie,buddyrich,dixieland,glennmiller,jazz,makebelieveballroom,nostalgia,oldtimeradio,radio,radioremotes,swing,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-5-24-edition--60609617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60609617Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:26:21 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM’s weekly big band record party broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom – the Make Believe Ballroom...36191930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,boogie,glennmiller,harryjames,jazz,lindyhop,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,nostalgia,radio,swing,wnewradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-28-24-edition--60538116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60538116Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:49:07 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom – an hour of the finest music from the big band era of the...35641930s,1940s,33rpm,78rpm,bandleaders,bigbands,boogie,jazz,jeffbressler,music,musichistory,nostagia,oldtimeradio,swing,williambwilliams,wnew1130,wnewradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-21-24-edition--60461480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60461480Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:46:22 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom – some old tunes from the 1920s that were given swinging...35651930s,1940s,33rpm,78rpm,bandleader,bigbands,boogie,crooner,dorsey,goodman,jazz,miller,musichistory,nostalgia,oldtimeradio,orchestra,radio,singers,swing,swingerafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-14-24-edition--60385681 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60385681Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:51:20 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM broadcast over member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC-FM in Rochester, NY, and other fine affiliates across the US as well as in the United Kingdom – a couple of records and bandleaders never heard on the... 
]]>36321930s,1940s,33rpm,78rpm,ballrooms,bigbands,boogie,bop,dixieland,dorsey,goodman,jazz,makebelieveballroom,nostalgia,oldies,oldiesmusic,oldrecords,radio,shaw,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-7-24-edition--60310975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60310975Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:38:33 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM broadcast over Member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC - A talented group from the late 30s and early 40s that we never played on the program, a spin of the wheel for Ralphie from Canarsie Record Club list,...33361930s,1940s,78rpm,bandstand,bigband,bigbands,boogie,jazz,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,nostalgia,nostalgicmusic,oldtimeradio,orchestra,swing,vintagemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-31-24-edition--60234644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60234644Fri, 31 May 2024 12:54:00 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM broadcast over Member supported Jazz 90.1 WGMC - we play some of the greatest hits of the big band era of the 1930s and 1940s, tell great stories about Sinatra and Benny Goodman, right some verbal...33011930s,1940s,33rpm,78rpm,bandleader,bandstand,bennygoodman,boogiewoogie,jazz,musichistory,nostalgia,radio,sinatra,swing,vintagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-24-24-edition--60152641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60152641Thu, 23 May 2024 17:37:38 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM broadcast over Jazz 90.1 WGMC - some random spins from the Ralphie from Canarsie Record Club List, Tommy Dorsey gets beaten to the punch, how a popular Glenn Miller tune got its name, all this in...348478rpm,bandstand,bennygoodman,bigbandera,bigbands,boogiewoogie,glennmiller,jazz,makebelieveballroom,makebelieveballroomradio,musichistory,musicrecords,nostalgia,swing,tommydorseyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-13-24-edition--60007261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60007261Mon, 13 May 2024 17:01:13 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a look at three comedy legends who loved and played music, selections from the Ralphie from Canarsie Record Club list, a Charlie Christian story, plus plenty more tunes from the big band era.34771930s,1940s,78rpm,bandstand,bennygoodman,bigband,glenmiller,harryjames,jazz,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,radio,sinatra,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-7-24-edition--59907636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59907636Tue, 07 May 2024 21:41:48 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for another great edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM this week featuring, a great story about drums, some small group jazz, a little Gypsy swing, and many more records featuring swing, jazz, jive, and boogie.31231930's,1940's,78rpm,band,bandstand,bigband,boogiewoogie,jazz,jive,makebelieveballroom,orchestra,radio,records,swing,wnewradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-29-24-edition--59697984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59697984Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:07:25 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM features an interesting story about the Mills Brothers, a look at a documentary about a famous music festival, two more selections from the historic Ralphies Record Club list plus much more music and...33501930s,1940s,78rpm,ballroom,bandstand,bigband,boogie,jazz,jive,louisarmstrong,makebelieveballroom,millsbrothers,musichistory,nostalgia,radio,swing,swingdancing,triviafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-22-24-edition--59591624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59591624Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:30:17 +0000Jeff BresslerWelcome to the Monday edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM. On today's show, a tune from the early 1800's that became a big band hit, a couple of swinging radio remotes, selections from Ralphies Record Club list, plus a multitude of additional...32161930smusic,1940smusic,78rpm,bigband,bingcrosby,connieboswell,countbasie,jazz,johnnymercer,makebelieveballroom,nostalgicmusic,radio,swing,tommydorsey,vintagemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-17-24-edition--59509154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59509154Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:31:11 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's show, more selections from the Ralphie's Record Club list, some great Boogie Woogie, a big band era celebration of an upcoming holiday plus additional great music and stories.  40371930s,1940s,78rpm,artieshaw,bennygoodman,bigband,boogiewoogie,glenmiller,jazz,kaykyser,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,nostalgia,radio,swing,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-ralphie-s-record-club-list-new-season-episode-5--59397742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59397742Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:07:22 +0000Jeff Bressler18491930s,1940s,78rpm,bandleader,bigband,boogie,bop,bunnyberrigan,franksinatra,glenmiller,jazz,makebelieveballroom,nostalgia,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-ralphie-s-record-club-list-new-season-episode-4--59250426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59250426Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:00:17 +0000Jeff Bressler22721930s,1940s,78rpm,78rpmrecord,americansongbook,artieshaw,bandleaders,bennygoodman,bigband,blues,erskinhawkins,jazz,jimmyrushing,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,nostalgia,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-ralphie-s-record-club-list-new-season-episode-3--59170210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59170210Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:31:21 +0000Jeff Bressler19331930s,1940s,78rpm,ballroom,band,bandleader,bigband,dixieland,dorsey,jazz,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,nostalgia,orchestra,radio,radiohistory,recordings,records,sinatrafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-ralphie-s-record-club-list-new-season-episode-2--59099884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59099884Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:05:01 +0000Jeff BresslerHi folks, I’m Jeff Bressler turning on the lights of the Make Believe Ballroom and welcoming you into my crystal studio for a very special new season of programs that we’re calling Ralphie’s list. We received an email here at the ballroom a few years...24311930s,1940s,ballroom,ballrooms,band,bennygoodman,bigband,bingcrosby,bluesmusic,dancing,dixieland,jazz,jimmydorsey,makebelieveballroom,music,nostalgia,orchestra,radio,sextet,tommydorseyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-ralphie-s-record-club-list-new-season-episode-1--59007314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59007314Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:06:35 +0000Jeff BresslerHi folks, I’m Jeff Bressler turning on the lights of the Make Believe Ballroom and welcoming you into my crystal studio for a very special new season of programs that we’re calling Ralphie’s list. We received an email here at the ballroom a few years...15751930s,1940s,78records,78's,bigband,bigbands,bingcrosby,bluebirdrecords,crosby,dorsey,jazz,jimmydorsey,makebelieveballroom,music,orchestra,rca,rcarecords,recordplayer,records,tommydorseyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-9-23-edition--53484213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53484213Sun, 09 Apr 2023 15:18:41 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom Duke Ellington serves as a second banana, some notes on the song Dipsy Doodle, more music from the 1944 War Bonds fundraiser the Esquire All American Jazz concert, a few great emails from our...34841930s,1940s,78rpm,bigband,bigbands,boogiewoogie,dancing,dixieland,dukeellington,jazz,lindyhop,louisarmstrong,martinblock,musichistory,nostalgia,phonographrecordings,radio,ragtime,tommydorsey,wnewradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-2-23-edition--53421338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53421338Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:20:48 +0000Jeff BresslerOn today's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom a look at how a radio show got the word out about a brand new Broadway hit, Benny Goodman on the radio, a long look at a classical concert as well as a host of additional great tunes and stories about...34811930s,1940s,78rpm,artieshaw,arttatum,ballroom,bennygoodman,bigband,bigbands,boogiewoogie,glenmiller,jackteagarden,jazz,lindyhop,musichistory,nostalgia,radio,records,swing,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-27-23-edition--53358144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53358144Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:07:23 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM as we tell a Sinatra story and read a wonderful listener email about autographs along with our usual assortment of fantastic tales and music from the beloved big band era.34791930s,1940s,78rpm,78rpmrecords,artieshaw,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,big-bands,dance,glennmiller,jazz,lindyhop,music,musichistory,nostalgia,radio,swing,swingmusic,tommydorseyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-20-23-edition--53265923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53265923Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:01:05 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, a look at Billy May, some tremendous British swing and dance band music, a comedian songwriter, and a plethora of additional stories and music from the wonderful big band era.34831930s,1940s,78rpmrecords,bigband,big-band,bigbandera,boogie-woogie,dance,glenn-miller,jack-benny,jazz,lewstone,lindyhop,milton-berle,nostalgia,radio,spike-jones,swing,veralynn,worldwariifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-12-23-edition--53182548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53182548Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:18:10 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM the first time ever heard on record, or seen on film for two legendary celebrities, a look at something heard in the background for decades that we don't think much about plus other great music and...34851930s,1940s,artie-shaw,bandleader,benny-goodman,big-band,bigbands,boogie-woogie,dance,dixieland,jazz,kaykyser,kay-kyser,liberace,music,musichistory,music-history,nostalgia,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-5-23-edition--53104676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53104676Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:47:27 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a little remembered band, some British dance band music, a Benny Goodman question, a cowboy tune, a state song plus a wide array of great music from the big band era of the 1930s and 40s.34811930s,1940s,78rpmrecord,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,bigbands,boogie-woogie,boswellsisters,dance,helenoconnell,jazz,jimmydorsey,lindyhop,lionelhampton,nostalgicradio,orchestra,perrycomo,pinkytomlin,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-26-23-edition--52860043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52860043Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:56:42 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a look at combining talent to produce some wonderful records at Brunswick and Decca, a Bing Crosby duet partner, a look at a singer who walked away from fame as well as our usual assortment of...34841930s,1940s,78rpmrecords,artieshaw,bennygoodman,big-bands,bingcrosby,blues,boogie-woogie,cabcalloway,dance,dixieland,jazz,jive,lindyhop,millsbrothers,musichistory,radio,swing,vintageradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-19-23-edition--52784873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52784873Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:21:03 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, Fletcher Henderson arrangments led to Benny Goodman's success, a listen to a couple of "all girl" big bands of the 40s, two new Artie Shaw stories, a singer turned actor, as well as more great tunes...34851930s,1940s,allgirlbigband,artieshaw,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,bigbands,boogiewoogie,countbasie,dancing,dixieland,fletcherhenderson,jazz,johnnymessner,lindyhop,musichistory,nostalgia,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-12-23-edition--52708136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52708136Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:38:39 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week is a very special 88th Anniversary Edition of the Make Believe Ballroom. Join Jeff Bressler as he takes us back to present the history of the show which began its broadcast odyssey in February of 1935 via WNEW 1130 AM in New York.34811930s,1940s,78rpm,artieshaw,bandleader,bennygoodman,boogiewoogie,dancing,franksinatra,harryjames,jazz,jimmydorsey,jive,lindyhop,music,musichistory,radiohistory,swing,tommydorsey,williambwilliamsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-5-23-edition--52643242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52643242Sun, 05 Feb 2023 19:00:46 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM as we hear some music that made the Depression less depressing, so lesser known Glenn Miller recordings, an autographed photo listeners request as well as a whole lot more great music from...34811930s,1940s,78rpmrecords,artiesshaw,ballrooms,bandstand,beebop,bennygoodman,bigbands,boogiewoogie,dorseybrothers,glennmiller,harryjames,irvingberlin,jazz,jive,musichistory,musician,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-30-23-edition--52582701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52582701Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:28:31 +0000Jeff BresslerOn today's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom a few tough trivia questions, we continue to play some artists we haven't heard over the past year, a similar story with 2 different endings, plus much more music and tales from the revered big band era.34851930s,1940s,78rpm,artiesshaw,ballroom,bandstand,bennygoodman,bigband,bigbandconcert,boogiewoogie,dancing,glennmiller,jazz,lindyhop,musichistory,oldtimeradio,radiohistory,swing,swingmusic,tommydorseyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-23-23-edition--52509066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52509066Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:03:47 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a look at songwriting due, how a celebrity got her stage name, tunes you didn't think had lyrics, plus a program bursting with more music from the treasured big band era.34921930s,1940s,78rpm,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,boogiewoogie,dixieland,glennmiller,greatamericansongbook,greatdepression,jazz,judygarland,lindyhop,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,radio,swing,williambwilliams,wnewradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-16-23-edition--52446406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52446406Sun, 15 Jan 2023 16:38:12 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for another edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM as we pay tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time, take a look at some novelty tunes and play a host of classic hits and stories from the big band era.34841930s,1940s,bennygoodman,bigband,boogiewoogie,classicradio,dixieland,genekrupa,glenmiller,jazz,jimmydorsey,lindyhop,oldtimeradio,radio,sinatra,songwriters,swing,tinpanalley,tommydorsey,wnewradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-9-23-edition--52383442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52383442Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:47:00 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM we vow to play music of artists we have not heard on the show in over a year, the story behind the story of the song In the Mood, an email letter for an old listener plus many more stories and songs...34841930s,1940s,78rpm,78rpmrecords,artieshaw,bandleader,bandstand,bennygoodman,bigband,bigbandera,bigbands,boogiewoogie,genekrupa,glennmiller,jazz,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,oldtimeradio,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-2-23-edition--52333988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52333988Mon, 02 Jan 2023 16:32:13 +0000Jeff BresslerFor our first program of 2023 a look at some of the songs composed by the legendary Harry Warren, a new listeners email, some tunes from an obscure record label plus a bountiful number of additional recordings and stories from the big band era.34791930s,1940s,78rpmrecords,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigbandcomposers,bigbandera,bigbandmusic,bigbandorchestra,bigbandpodcast,boogiewoogie,glenmiller,greatamericansongbook,jazz,lindyhop,louisprima,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,musicradioprogram,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-26-23-edition--52277650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52277650Sun, 25 Dec 2022 13:41:57 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a few Sinatra tunes attributed to him but first recorded by others, some songs dedicated to a listener born in 1938, and a treasure trove of additional records and stories from the big band era.34851930s,1940s,33rpm,78rpm,artieshaw,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,bigbandera,boogiewoogie,franksinatra,glenmiller,jazz,lindyhop,music,nostalgic,orchestra,radio,swing,vintagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-19-22-edition--52222343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52222343Mon, 19 Dec 2022 01:17:28 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a look at a novelty singer of the '60s and 70s who molded his career after an old time crooner, a songstress who for a while was more popular than her uber famous husband, the Mills Brothers' unique...34811930smusic,1940smusic,78records,bennygoodman,bigband,bingcrosby,boogiewoogie,bunnyberigan,genekrupa,jazz,jitterbug,lindyhop,millsbrothers,music,musichistory,radio,swing,swingmusic,tommydorsey,wnewradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-12-22-edition--52153333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52153333Sun, 11 Dec 2022 14:47:07 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM. Lenny and his wife are away on vacation so that gives Jeff Bressler the opportunity to play a few songs from the 50s and 20s. A few great listener's emails and a whole lot more music and...34841930s,1940s,78rpm,artieshaw,bandleader,bennygoodman,bigband,boogiewoogie,glenmiller,jazz,jeffbressler,lindyhop,makebelieveballroom,musichistory,musician,radioshow,song,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-12-5-22-edition--52095293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52095293Mon, 05 Dec 2022 02:13:08 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, where we reminisce about stories that appeared in 1930s and 1940s copies of both Billboard and Down Beat magazines. Great music and tales from the Big Band Era.34831930s,1940s,33rpm,48rpm,78s,bandleader,bandstand,bigband,boogiewoogie,history,jazz,lp's,makebelieveballroom,music,nostalgia,radio,records,songs,swing,vocalistsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-28-22-edition--52024902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52024902Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:01:06 +0000Jeff BresslerA look at a famous Copywrite dispute, a stroll past a historic music building, a talented female lyricist plus a bunch of great music from the big band era.34861930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,band,bigband,boogiewoogie,crooner,dance,dorsey,goodman,jazz,miller,orchestra,sinatra,singer,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-21-22-edition--51958028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51958028Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:14:06 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for another great episode of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM. On today's show a look at songs with female names in the title, a Lenny from Down the Block on Broadway story, a look at an email that asks for a request that has nothing to do with music...34841930s,1940s,ballroom,band,bandleader,bandstand,bigband,boogiewoogie,dance,history,instruments,jazz,jive,music,orchestra,singer,swing,vocalistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-14-22-edition--51877285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51877285Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:33:50 +0000Jeff BresslerOn today's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, a numerical email from a listener, songs about food and beverage, Jeff Bressler's tale of visiting the dairy case, and a whole lot more music and history of the big band era.34841930s,1940s,33s,78s,album,band,bigband,boogie,boogiewoogie,history,jazz,jive,music,orchestra,songs,swing,swingmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-11-7-22-edition--51806764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51806764Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:27:15 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, a look at one of the greatest female lyricists of all time, an email from a listener with a pretty strange name, some music by a Benny Goodman small group, then some individual music from its...34851930s,1940s,band,bigband,boogiewoogie,history,jazz,jive,makebelieveballroom,music,orchestra,radio,singers,vocalistsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-31-22-edition--51732845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51732845Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:16:22 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM as we continue to delve into the Ralphie from Canarsie, Brooklyn record club list, Bing Crosby duets, a bizarre Artie Shaw magazine piece, and spin a few novelty songs.3484band,bigband,boogie,bop,goodman,history,jazz,jive,miller,music,orchestra,records,shaw,swing,turntablefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-24-22-edition--51674548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51674548Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:33:00 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM via a raffle drum, some random music selections from our famous Ralphie for Canarsie Brooklyn's list of his and his neighbor's record clubs close to 800 ranked songs from the big band era.34841930s,1940s,band,bigband,boogie,dorsey,goodman,history,jazz,miller,music,orchestra,radio,sinatra,swing,vocalistsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-17-22-edition--51589887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51589887Sun, 16 Oct 2022 17:05:11 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom a long look at a long-a-go ballroom in the keystone state that is still in operation today!34811930s,1940s,78s,album,band,bigband,boogie,goodman,history,jazz,jive,mille,muscicial,music,orchestra,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-10-22-edition--51519530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51519530Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:49:42 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM as we take a look at some tunes that were featured in movie musicals during the 1940s. Over 100 films in the 30s and 40s featured big band music.34841930s,1940s,band,boogie,goodman,history,jazz,jive,miller,music,musicians,sinatra,swing,vocalistsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-10-3-22-edition--51439401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51439401Sat, 01 Oct 2022 21:16:53 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom Jack Teagarden's some may say strange obsession, we go back to 1935 to learn about a historic radio program and in between some of the great tunes and stories from the big band era.34841930s,1940s,band,bandstand,bigband,boogie,goodman,jazz,music,musician,orchestra,radio,swing,teagardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-26-22-edition--51377693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51377693Sun, 25 Sep 2022 17:49:49 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, a look at a singer who you might not recognize..and perhaps neither did he, a tribute to a songwriter who we, unfortunately, gave short shrift to last week, a listeners email, and a show filled with...34851930s,1940s,ballroom,bands,bandstand,boogie,composers,dance,history,jazz,music,orchestra,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-19-22-edition--51310247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51310247Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:38:39 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom a whole lot of listeners emails, wrapped around some great music and stories from the big band era.34841930s,1940s,78s,basie,bigband,boswell,dorsey,jazz,jive,miller,music,radio,records,retro,rushing,swing,vintagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-12-22-edition--51222798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51222798Sun, 11 Sep 2022 23:40:09 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom a Benny Goodman second look, a bandleader whose name sounds familiar but hard to place, a bandleader whose name you will never recognize, a listeners favorite tunes, plus many, many more tunes from...3484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-9-5-22-edition--51143169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51143169Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:18:42 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, the history of a swing era classics name, a famous record club selection, some great music surrounding two listeners' emails, and a host of some of the great tunes of the 1930s and 1940s.34841930s,1940s,band,bandleader,bigband,bop,bressler,dance,goodman,instruments,jazz,jive,music,orchestra,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-22-22-edition--50999540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50999540Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:51:43 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom as we explore the music venues in the old Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City, a little Cole Porter, an Artie Shaw story, and loads of more great music from the big band era of the 1930s and...34811930s,1940s,bands,bebop,boogie,dance,goodman,history,jazz,jive,lindyhop,miller,music,nightclub,orchestras,radio,records,shaw,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-15-22-edition--50912594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50912594Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:21:03 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us for this week's edition of Make Believe Ballroom where we take a close look at a gentleman who had absolutely nothing to do with the music industry, a beloved song with two possible origins, a songwriters lament about the initial tempo of his...34841930s,1940s,33rpm,45rpm,78rpm,band,boogie,bressler,history,instrument,jazz,jive,music,orchestra,records,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-8-22-edition--50855813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50855813Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:44:53 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us in the Make Believe Ballroom this week as we look at the music we play on our virtual turntable and real turntable in the Crystal Studio. Also on the show, a big band era stalwart discusses his take on the longevity of swing music through a...34821930s,1940s,ballard,band,boogie,history,instruments,jazz,jive,music,musicians,orchestra,songs,swing,vocalistsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-8-1-22-edition--50780003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50780003Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:34:52 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the Make Believe Ballroom, we take most of the program to read show emails. Through the emails, we learn of a listener who discovered a "new' musician from the 1930s, a nostalgic Ballroom fan with a memory of Ella Fitzgerald, how...3483band,boogie,history,instrumental,jazz,jive,lyrics,music,musician,orchestra,songs,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-25-22-edition--50707711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50707711Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:05:11 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a risque song from a Jack Benny bandleader, Lenny from Down the Block shares a drumming album, an unusual story about a vocal trio mother, plus a ton of more great music and reminisces from the big band era.34811930s,1940s,band,boogie,goodman,instument,jive,miller,music,orchestra,shaw,swing,vocalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-18-22-edition--50640324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50640324Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:52:29 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a look at a female bandleader who led an all-male band, some tunes that you may not realize also had lyrics, a famous sister-in-law plus our usual array of great music and stories from the big band era of the 30s...34831930s,1940s,band,history,jazz,jiterbug,jive,music,orchestra,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-11-22-edition--50519835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50519835Sun, 10 Jul 2022 19:11:46 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a quick tribute to a great bassist, an unlikely female band leader, mail order music, plus a listeners email and tons of great music from the 30s and 40s.34841930s,1940s,ballroom,bandleader,history,jazz,music,nostalgia,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-4-22-edition--50463201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50463201Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:06:30 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM we are taking a quick one week summer holiday. In the meantime, a Make Believe Ballroom Redux. On this past broadcast, we break down a Fats Waller song to figure out and discuss its meaning. Also, a look at some of...34811930s,1940s,band,history,jazz,music,orchestra,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-27-22-edition--50372484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50372484Sun, 26 Jun 2022 23:38:57 +0000Jeff BresslerAnother great edition of the Make Believe Ballroom featuring an action-packed hour of some wonderful music and stories from the big band era of the 30s and 40s.34821930s,1940s,band,history,jazz,jive,music,orchestra,song,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-20-22-edition--50258926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50258926Sun, 19 Jun 2022 21:49:00 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom we do our twice-annual console cleaning in the Crystal Studio to remove all the sticky notes containing the names of songs and segments we did not have time for on previous shows. Plenty of great...34811930s,1940s,band,history,instruments,jazz,music,orchestra,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-13-22-edition--50165124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50165124Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:09:57 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom a special look at the Hollywood Walk of Fame and some of the stars of the big band era who achieved recognition. Many big band luminaries were voted in during the inaugural laying of sidewalk tiles...3481band,history,hollywood,jazz,music,orchestra,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-6-6-22-edition--50093378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50093378Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:43:18 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom more swinging to the classics with John Kirby. more music surrounding FDR's Presidency, how Benny Goodman spent his "down time" during his 1935 Palomar Ballroom engagement, a songwriting contest, and...34831930s,1940s,band,goodman,history,jazz,music,orchestra,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/radio-redux-the-andrews-sisters-drama-wreaks-havoc-on-glenn-miller--50043251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50043251Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:55:14 +0000Jeff BresslerThe Andrews Sisters didn't play nice when they had the golden opportunity to be paired with Glenn Miller on the radio.701band,history,jazz,music,orchestra,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-30-22-edition--49984927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49984927Sun, 29 May 2022 12:13:51 +0000Jeff BresslerA nice test pressing, sage advice from a legend, maybe the biggest birthday party ever, the toast of NY jazz, classical music on the Make Believe Ballroom indeed. All this plus some of the great music of the big band era on this edition.34811930s,1940s,78rpm,78s,bandleader,bands,dance,history,jazz,music,nostalgia,records,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/radio-redux-ray-anthony-s-dilemma--49913396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49913396Mon, 23 May 2022 21:37:35 +0000Jeff BresslerThis listener's favorite concerns the relationship between trumpet player and bandleader Ray Anthony and Glenn Miller. Ray celebrated his 100th birthday this past January. Ray's illustrious career went on for decades past his early days with Glenn...365anthony,band,history,jazz,miller,music,swing,trumpetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/radio-redux-morey-the-rat-amsterdam--49913235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49913235Mon, 23 May 2022 21:14:39 +0000Jeff BresslerWhat made famous comedian Morey Amsterdam a "rat" during the big band era? Listen to an interesting story of how one of the beloved stars of the old Dick Van Dyke Show pulled a fast one in the music industry!5411940s,bands,comedy,composer,jazz,music,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-23-22-edition--49897465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49897465Sun, 22 May 2022 22:26:48 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin Jeff Bressler for this week's Make Believe Ballroom featuring a Washington DC high school music edict, a Glenn Miller bust? a historical song and its background, a kids survey, stars gather to "bury" some music, plus some additional outstanding...34821930s,1940s,bands,historic,history,jazz,music,nostalgic,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-16-22-edition--49802907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49802907Sun, 15 May 2022 15:16:34 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin Jeff Bressler for this week's Make Believe Ballroom featuring some paranoid 1940s DJs, a practical joking music legend, an enormous Chicago 1930s dance party, a comedian's checkered songwriting past, plus emails from listeners, and as always some...3485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-9-22-edition--49710724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49710724Sun, 08 May 2022 13:50:35 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom - Are there still Big Band era luminaries with us today? A battle between a bandleader and a radio celebrity. A scandalous tale. Join us for this and much more wonderful music and stories from the Big Band era of...34831930s,1940s,band,barnet,bressler,dorsey,goodman,history,jazz,lunsford,music,orchestra,radio,shaw,singer,swing,vocalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-5-2-22-edition--49614824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49614824Sun, 01 May 2022 14:39:23 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom: how the show saved someone from hard time, a little remembered Glenn Miller tune, a titanic battle for clarinet supremacy, a strange concert hall featured act plus lots of wonderful music from the...34811930s,1940s,band,calloway,goodman,history,jazz,miller,music,musicians,orchestra,radio,shaw,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-25-22-edition--49541883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49541883Mon, 25 Apr 2022 01:46:25 +0000Jeff BresslerA famous comedian's connection to the big band era, can you guess the theme song, Fox Movietone records, a 1947 jam session, plus plenty more music and stories.34821930s,1940s,band,history,jazz,music,orchestra,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-18-22-edition--49459318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49459318Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:00:44 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom - A popular recording artist, or not? A dog story. A record company by any other name. In addition, loads more music and talk.34811930s,1940s,band,history,jazz,music,nostalgia,orchestra,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-11-22-edition--49386376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49386376Sun, 10 Apr 2022 17:19:53 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the Make Believe Ballroom a look at a record where some sidemen are set loose, different types of albums, a salute to a beloved comic, plus some wonderful music of the 1930s and 1940s.3482band,history,jazz,music,orchestra,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-4-4-22-edition--49306715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49306715Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:22:56 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's show, Glen Miller and the Andrews Sisters joined forces. Listen to how it ended! The worst day in Palomar Ballroom history plus plenty of great music for your enjoyment.34811930s,1940s,bands,jazz,nostalgia,orchestras,radio,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-28-22-edition--49220933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49220933Mon, 28 Mar 2022 02:54:25 +0000Jeff BresslerOn today's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom Jeff Bressler looks at three giants of the big band era, Toots Mondello, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, and how they interacted together. The program also looks at some listener emails, great records, a...3481bands,jazz,music,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-21-22-edition--49122754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49122754Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:26:16 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the Make Believe Ballroom a look at three bandleading giants who had something in common, a Hungarian tale, and a whole lot more treasured music of the big band era.3482falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-14-22-edition--49050424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49050424Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:35:13 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's Make Believe Ballroom some War Bond tunes, Hudson-Delange history, Montgomery Ward records, a famous theme song, Lenny from Down the Block stories, a bizarre bandleader tale, more music and talk.34811930s,1940s,bandleaders,bands,history,jazz,music,recordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-3-7-22-edition--48972833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48972833Mon, 07 Mar 2022 01:23:54 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's show, Jeff Bressler takes a spin around the big band era with a look at a different size record, why the recording industry didn't want to play music on the radio, plus a whole lot of music, stories, and reminiscence.34811930s,1940s,bands,history,music,nostalgia,radio,recordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-28-22-edition--48885771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48885771Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:47:00 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom takes us back to a look at some of the big band music that was featured in the Big Broadcast movies series of the 1930s. Join us for this and some other great music and stories.3483bennygoodman,bigband,jazz,music,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-22-22-edition--48792047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48792047Sat, 19 Feb 2022 04:11:01 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this weeks edition of the Make Believe Ballroom Jeff Bressler looks at a listeners list of top crooners of the 1930s, reads an email about the early days of big bands performing in movie theaters, Cab Calloway, and Black History Month, and a look...3481bands,dance,goodman,jazz,miller,music,shaw,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-14-22-edition--48708233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48708233Sun, 13 Feb 2022 02:18:23 +0000Jeff BresslerJeff Bressler and Lenny from Down the Block review a listeners email about a very special musical list of favorite songs from the 30s and 40s3484basie,calloway,elington,ella,goodman,jazz,miller,shaw,sinatrafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-2-7-22-edition--48614613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48614613Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:36:35 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week is a very special 87th Anniversary Edition of the Make Believe Ballroom. Join Jeff Bressler as he takes us back to present the history of the show which began its broadcast odyssey on February 3, 1935 via WNEW 1130 AM in New York.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-31-22-edition--48512807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48512807Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:55:56 +0000Jeff BresslerToday's Make Believe Ballroom has Jeff Bressler responding to some listeners e-mails.3481jazz,music,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-23-22-edition--48418379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48418379Sun, 23 Jan 2022 23:02:20 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the Make Believe Ballroom Jeff Bressler looks at 2 era icons whose music is banned for eternity from the program!3482jazz,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-17-22-edition--48327523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48327523Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:43:09 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom offers part 2 of our series featuring records never before played on the program.3487jazz,music,oldies,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-10-22-edition--48258735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48258735Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:30:52 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom takes a look at records we have never played on the show.3481jazz,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-1-2-22-edition--48157641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48157641Tue, 04 Jan 2022 01:26:18 +0000Jeff BresslerToday's edition of the Ballroom features a look at the beloved old-time radio program Your Hit Parade. Some great Frank Sinatra stories related to his stint on the program.3485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-8-23-21-edition--46304385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46304385Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:32:19 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM we break down a Fats Waller song to figure out and discuss its meaning. Also, a look at some of the top-selling sheet music from the big band era.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-8-30-21-edition--46304365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46304365Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:29:02 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM we look at an interesting fact about purchasing sheet music in the early 20th Century and some music we didn't get a chance to play on past shows.3482falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-8-16-21-edition--46119820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46119820Mon, 16 Aug 2021 23:14:11 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM - A star is born, entertainers for started their careers with big bands, territory bands.3542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-8-2-21-edition--45968374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45968374Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:41:39 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a look at the legendary AMATEUR NIGHT IN HARLEM at the Apollo Theatre in NY with some great history, stories, and music.3482falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-7-26-21-edition--45849035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45849035Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:43:03 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM - A band that the senior set listened to, listener emails, songs of some great UK band leaders.3483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-7-19-21-edition--45759421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45759421Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:24:36 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM looks at the origin of song names, songs that sound the same, movie and Broadway musicals, and songs from the legendary Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall concert that were never recorded.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-7-12-21-edition--45684210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45684210Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:37:28 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM. A look at a famous tuxedo, a heroic WWII bandleader, Sinatra's long-lost cousin, a famous bandleader meets a famous accordionist, many more stories and music on this program.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-6-28-21-edition--45498896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45498896Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:59:22 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the Ballroom - All TRIVIA all the time.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-6-21-21-edition--45418925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45418925Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:51:42 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Ballroom takes a look at the Metronome All-Star Band3484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-6-14-21-edition--45418967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45418967Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:50:34 +0000Jeff Bressler3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-6-7-21-edition--45206869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45206869Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:49:26 +0000Jeff BresslerThis edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM takes a look at Big Band theme songs.34811930s,1940s,jazz,nostalgic,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-5-24-21-edition--45013414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45013414Mon, 24 May 2021 22:29:12 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, we look at some bandleaders of the era who were popular but somewhat forgotten today.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-5-17-21-edition--44880396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44880396Mon, 17 May 2021 21:47:21 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM looks at Coca Cola's Victory Parade on Spotlight Bands. The show was a musical morale booster during WWII.3484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-5-10-21-edition--44741271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44741271Mon, 10 May 2021 20:08:17 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM looks at some possible reasons for the passing of the big band and swing era.3541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-5-3-21-edition--44587358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44587358Sat, 01 May 2021 17:14:21 +0000Jeff BresslerOn today's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM we look at the origins of Gold Records, the Your Hit Parade, and Billboard weekly song charts plus a trivia contest you can enter.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-4-26-21-edition--44513561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44513561Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:32:18 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Make Believe Ballroom does a spring cleaning and finds first-time recordings of popular records and big band era musicians who could neither read nor write music.3477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-4-19-21-edition--44385135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44385135Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:44:38 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's Ballroom focuses in on a historic big band event that took place May 29, 1938, but is little remembered today.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-4-12-21-edition--44311455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44311455Tue, 13 Apr 2021 02:18:13 +0000Jeff BresslerBy popular demand, we present VDISC 2 a follow-up to our program on the recordings distributed to the troops during WWII.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-4-5-21-edition--44205410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44205410Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:21:25 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM features a special program about SOUNDIES. MTV did not invent the concepts of music videos. They were wildly popular in the 1940s and played on a coin machine in restaurants, bars. clubs and a host of other venues.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-3-29-21-edition--44099846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44099846Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:23:03 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM looks at the history of vocal ensembles in the big band era.3482falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-3-22-21-edition--44002032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44002032Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:56:12 +0000Jeff BresslerAn hour of some great favorites of the 30s and 40s with some wonderful stories about the records we play.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-3-15-21-edition--43897763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43897763Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:47:55 +0000Jeff BresslerAn hour of some great favorites of the 30s and 40s with some wonderful stories about the records we play.3500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-3-8-21-edition--43790729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43790729Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:31:17 +0000Jeff BresslerAn hour of some great favorites of the 30s and 40s with a look at one of the early founders of the Make Believe Ballroom.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-3-1-21-edition--43696678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43696678Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:19:15 +0000Jeff BresslerAn hour of some great favorites of the 30s and 40s with a look at Benny Goodman's clarinet teacher and some of his star pupils.3482falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-2-22-21-edition--43587185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43587185Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:52:07 +0000Jeff BresslerAfter several episodes of specials and tribute shows this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM is back with our usual potpourri of grand music and stories from the 30s and 40s.3477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-2-15-21-edition--43450156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43450156Sat, 13 Feb 2021 20:02:40 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week's show pays tribute to Jimmy Durante who would have celebrated his 127th birthday in February of 2021.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-2-8-21-edition--43348394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43348394Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:47:11 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin Jeff Bressler for this week's MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM as he pays tribute to RCA Victor's budget label, Bluebird records.3484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-2-1-21-edition--43237276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43237276Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:39:48 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week a very special 86th Anniversary Edition of the Make Believe Ballroom. Join Jeff Bressler as he takes us back to present the history of the show which began its broadcast odyssey on February 3, 1935.3498jazz,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-1-25-21-edition--43108235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43108235Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:54:04 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week the program features records that highlight some of the great crooners, vocalists, and vocal groups of the 1930s and 1940s.3491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-1-18-21-edition--42994382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42994382Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:51:40 +0000Jeff BresslerA couple of Kings, music novelty, and many artists you might never have heard. The best of Big Band, Jazz, and Swing on this week's edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-1-11-21-edition--42882599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42882599Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:18:17 +0000Jeff BresslerMany of our most beloved remakes of songs came originally from the music of the 1930s and 1940s. This edition of the Make Believe Ballroom plays original first-time recordings of some of our favorite music.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-1-4-21-edition--42762052Inductees into the Hall are selected annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42762052Sat, 02 Jan 2021 18:56:03 +0000Jeff BresslerListen to a special edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM where Jeff Bressler plays only Grammy Hall of Fame inducted records from the 1930s and 1940s. The Grammy Hall Of Fame was established by the Recording Academy's National Trustees in 1973. The...Inductees into the Hall are selected annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts.]]>3483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-12-28-20-edition--42681918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42681918Mon, 28 Dec 2020 01:46:01 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week’s MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM – A Philadelphia Cowboy, the Canadian Bing Crosby, Swinging Polka, In the Mood pre Glenn Miller, some 1800’s tunes that went Big Band, a salute to FDR plus more music and great stories from the big band era.3483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-12-21-20-edition--42596551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42596551Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:42:01 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this weeks MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM – A song that is child’s play, Oscar, Oscar, Oscar, two brothers from Akron, plus Alice Faye, Dorothy Lamour, Herbie Kay, Billie Holliday and much more of your big band era favorites.3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-holiday-show-1-2020--42469041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42469041Sun, 13 Dec 2020 19:25:58 +0000Jeff BresslerA salute to the Holiday Season and the impact the music of the 1930s and 1940s has had in creating the beloved Christmas canon.34811930smusic,1940smusic,bigbandchristmas,bigcrosbywhitechristmas,christmasclassics,christmasmusic,christmasstandards,geneautryrudolph,greatamericansongbook,musichistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-12-7-20-edition--42354151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42354151Mon, 07 Dec 2020 04:30:04 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM – A special birthday song, a records heartache, first time ever recording, from the top to the bottom, a song Fred Astaire refused to sing, a mystery singer, plus many more records and stories of the...3485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-11-30-20-edition--42231352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42231352Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:22:39 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week’s MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM: Rhumba, a bandleader's mark as a composer, battle of the jazz violinists, from goat to Goodman hero, a grave song, the unheralded Robert Johnson and much more music, trivia, and historic stories.3540band,boogie,goodman,jazz,orchestra,shaw,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-11-23-20-edition--42098463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42098463Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:42:34 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this weeks edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM – a visit from the past, some clues to a famous female vocalist, one bandleader's loss is another’s big gain, some British nobility, some recorded rarities, and a whole lot more music and stories of...3489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-11-16-20-edition--42009809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42009809Mon, 16 Nov 2020 23:29:39 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM a great Helen O’Connell quote, jazz, swing and hillbilly all rolled into one, Tiny, Shorty and Big, the history behind the Make Believe Ballroom, and along the way Ella and Louie, Vaughn Monroe and much...3479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-11-9-20-edition--41889209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41889209Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:04:13 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this week’s show – Name a big band era hit that became a famous celebrity’s theme song, Dolly Dawn and Her Dawn Patrol, well-known bandleaders who didn’t play an instrument, the “fastest girl drummer in the world,” a West Indian big band leader and...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-11-2-20-edition--41765704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41765704Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:08:57 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this weeks MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM Jeff Bressler features two regal names, a great depression musical sales item, Frank Sinatra has the kids screaming and swaying, Glenn Miller’s first female singer, a popular bandleader who has to wait 12 years...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-10-26-20-edition--41651800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41651800Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:50:53 +0000Jeff BresslerA wonderful MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM this week on public and community radio stations across the US and UK as we look at a marvelous big band era French jazz and swing quintet, a singer who liked being off the radar, a Broadway flop that still produced a...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-10-19-20-edition--41541237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41541237Mon, 19 Oct 2020 21:55:22 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this weeks edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM heard on public and community radio stations around the country: a Benny Goodman Band members universal achievement, the musical history of a famous telephone number, a mid-big band show – no show,...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-10-12-20-edition--41428213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41428213Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:19:26 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this weeks MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM over Public Broadcasting and Community Radio stations across the county we feature Gene Krupa, Anita O’Day and Ray Eldridge along with a little boogie with Will Bradley, Freddie Slack and Ray McKinley, a Nat King...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-10-5-20-edition--41314117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41314117Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:18:32 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this weeks MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM Louis Armstrong and his small band the Hot Five, Larry Clinton and his Orchestra, in addition to Cab Calloway we can’t forget his famous sibling, the Chairman of the Board with a novelty tune, Dick Jurgens and Eddy...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-9-28-20-edition--41190870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41190870Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:25:45 +0000Jeff BresslerA wonderful MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM this week as we visit Harry James and his lucky number, Les Brown and His Band of Renown seven decades of music, a Tommy Dorsey “larceny”, the Hit of the Week record label, little remembered Ray Perry, great sideman...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-9-21-20-edition--41049706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41049706Mon, 21 Sep 2020 23:01:41 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this weeks edition of the Make Believe Ballroom - The story of a song title, a look at big band era fate, the salaries of black band musicians, the great trumpet sideman Johnny Best, the history of Soundies along with the wonderful music of the...3490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-9-14-20-edition--40903140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40903140Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:39:14 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this weeks MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, some wonderful small group swing, a hot Charlie Barnet tale, “V-Discs, the great arranger Vic Shoen plus more music with Phil Harris, Ella Fitzgerald, The Andrews Sisters, and a whole lot more!3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-9-7-20-edition--40736884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40736884Sun, 06 Sep 2020 20:38:21 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, we look at Big Band era stars whose careers extended into the 50s and beyond, interviews and music of Tex Beneke and Margret Whiting and a historic recording by "Illinois" Jacquet plus a whole lot more...3482falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-8-31-20-edition--40572010Jess Stacy’s Monumental Solo.
The Andrews Sisters 13 Weeks with Glenn Miller.
Red Norvo, the only xylophonist to lead a big band!
Reminiscences and music with Harry James, Benny Goodman and Bea Wain.
Additional music by The Rhythm Boy’s, Mildred Bailey, Larry Clinton Orchestra, Paul Whiteman, Ted Heath, Dick Haymes and Frank Sinatra.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40572010Sat, 29 Aug 2020 20:48:16 +0000Jeff BresslerJoin us in the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM. On this week’s show Jess Stacy’s Monumental Solo. The Andrews Sisters 13 Weeks with Glenn Miller. Red Norvo, the only xylophonist to lead a big band! Reminiscences and music with Harry James, Benny Goodman and Bea...Jess Stacy’s Monumental Solo.
The Andrews Sisters 13 Weeks with Glenn Miller.
Red Norvo, the only xylophonist to lead a big band!
Reminiscences and music with Harry James, Benny Goodman and Bea Wain.
Additional music by The Rhythm Boy’s, Mildred Bailey, Larry Clinton Orchestra, Paul Whiteman, Ted Heath, Dick Haymes and Frank Sinatra.]]>3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-8-24-20-edition--40441642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40441642Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:33:06 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this edition of the MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM. Is it Eberle or Eberly? Bille Holiday’s tenuous relationship with Artie Shaw. Along the way wonderful music by Perry Como, Freddie Slack and Ella Mae Morse, Jimmie Lunsford, Count Basie with Jimmy Rushing,...3464falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-8-17-20-edition--40356749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40356749Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:01:21 +0000Jeff BresslerFrom the Crystal Studio in the Make Believe Ballroom a fun and fast hour this week. Great vintage interviews serve as companions to the music of Connie Haines and Martha Tilton. Hollywood stars meet big band singers in an unusual way. Reminisces of...3473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-8-12-20-edition--40291515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40291515Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:13:11 +0000Jeff BresslerFrom the Crystal Studio of the Make Believe Ballroom some great reminiscences, history and stories wrapped around the classic music of Glenn Miller, Chick Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Ray Anthony Kay Kyser, Ish Kabble, Jo Stafford, Bunny...3491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ball-room-8-3-20-edition--40104587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40104587Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:17:58 +0000Jeff BresslerFrom the Crystal Studio of the Make Believe Ballroom some great reminiscences, history and stories wrapped around the classic music of Glen Miller, Ivy Benson, the Modernaires, Chick Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Vera Lynn, Ray Noble, the Mills Brothers, Ted...34861940s,bands,fitzgerald,miller,music,orchestra,sinatrafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-27-20-edition--40003604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40003604Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:02:11 +0000Jeff BresslerOn this weeks edition of MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM songs and stories featuring the De Marco Sisters and a nickname given to a star, how the song Linda got its name, how the song Beyond the Sea changed from an ode to the sea to a love song, why it took so...3481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-believe-ballroom-7-20-2020-edition--39867277​
​]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39867277Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:50:01 +0000Jeff BresslerThis week featuring great stories, reminiscences, and music featuring, the King Sisters, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, Kate Smith, Frank Sinatra, Pearl Bailey, Count Basie,, Jack Teagarden, Billy Mills, Benny Carter, the Ink Spots and Ella Fitzgerald. ​ ​​
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I’m hosting the show in the hope of keeping the music and traditions of past hosts Martin Block, Al Jarvis, William B Williams, and Steve Allen alive.

So let’s get this week's singing and dance ballroom party underway with music, stories, audio clips, and recollections from this golden era of music.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39765897Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:49:36 +0000Jeff BresslerHi folks, I’m jeff Bressler, turning on the lights of the Make Believe Ballroom and welcoming you into the Crystal Studio for another program of the greats hits of the 1930s and 1940s. I’m hosting the show in the hope of keeping the music and...
I’m hosting the show in the hope of keeping the music and traditions of past hosts Martin Block, Al Jarvis, William B Williams, and Steve Allen alive.

So let’s get this week's singing and dance ballroom party underway with music, stories, audio clips, and recollections from this golden era of music.]]>3495falsefull