#1920smusic — Public Fediverse posts

Here are 10 things you should know about Ozzie Nelson, born 119 years ago today. He wore many hats: actor, director, writer, producer—but he began his career as a sax player, singer and orchestra leader. We're featuring his music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now! https://cladriteradio.com #1920sMusic #1930smusic #1940smusic #BigBandMusic

Here are 10 things you should know about Ethel Waters, born 128 years ago today. She was a monumental figure in American show business, achieving success in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio, in movies, on television and in the recording industry. #OldMovies #classicmovies #ClassicHollywood #Vaudeville #OldTimeRadio #ClassicBroadway #1920sMusic #1930smusic #1920sjazz #1930sjazz

Here are 10 things you should know about Al Bowlly, born 126 years ago today. One of the first of the crooners, he left a lasting legacy, despite having his life and career cut short. We're featuring Bowlly's music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now! https://cladriteradio.com #1920sMusic #1930sMusic

Run-through of "Blue Room"--a meet-cute earworm from "The Girl Friend" (Rodgers and Hart, 1926)

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#VintageMusic #Piano #Jazz #HomeStudio #1920sMusic

@ukeist Thanks for linking Ms. "Anthraxelrod" into Mastodonspace.
I've been watching #MeredithAxelrod & #CraigVentresco's YouTube-archived casual nightly kitchencasts off & on for months; haven't been in the right place at live-Facebook time.
Wish: playlists (or songbook!) as a guide to exploring their accumulated videos... What tremendous musicians & amazing repertoire! #VintageAmericanMusic #Ragtime #1920sMusic #1930sMusic #JimKweskin #guitar #baritoneguitar #xylophone #banjo #ukulele