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Swing Dance Radio Shows

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Which radio show is credited with popularizing the term "swing" to describe the new style of jazz music in the 1930s?

  1. Your Hit Parade

  2. The Big Broadcast

  3. The Ben Bernie Show

  4. Let's Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ben Bernie Show, hosted by bandleader Ben Bernie, is widely recognized for introducing the term "swing" to the general public through its broadcasts in the early 1930s.

Who was the host of the popular radio show "Swingin' at the Savoy"?

  1. Chick Webb

  2. Duke Ellington

  3. Cab Calloway

  4. Louis Armstrong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chick Webb, the renowned swing drummer, hosted the radio show "Swingin' at the Savoy" from 1935 to 1939. The show featured live performances by his band and other prominent swing musicians.

Which radio show featured the "Casa Loma Orchestra" and was known for its live broadcasts from the Casa Loma ballroom in Toronto?

  1. The Casa Loma Orchestra Show

  2. The Glen Gray Orchestra Show

  3. The Benny Goodman Show

  4. The Tommy Dorsey Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Casa Loma Orchestra Show, hosted by the Casa Loma Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1934 to 1939. It was known for its live broadcasts from the Casa Loma ballroom in Toronto and featured the orchestra's unique blend of swing and sweet music.

What was the name of the radio show hosted by the "Glenn Miller Orchestra"?

  1. The Glenn Miller Show

  2. The Glenn Miller Orchestra Show

  3. The Miller Time Show

  4. The Moonlight Serenade Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Glenn Miller Show, hosted by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1939 to 1942. It featured the orchestra's signature sound, which blended swing with elements of sweet music and featured popular vocalists such as Marion Hutton and Ray Eberle.

Which radio show was hosted by the "Tommy Dorsey Orchestra" and featured the vocalists Frank Sinatra and Jo Stafford?

  1. The Tommy Dorsey Show

  2. The Dorsey Brothers Show

  3. The Sinatra and Stafford Show

  4. The Swing and Sway Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tommy Dorsey Show, hosted by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1936 to 1946. It featured the orchestra's distinctive swing sound and showcased the vocal talents of Frank Sinatra and Jo Stafford, who were both members of the band during their early careers.

What was the name of the radio show hosted by the "Benny Goodman Orchestra"?

  1. The Benny Goodman Show

  2. The King of Swing Show

  3. The Goodman and Krupa Show

  4. The Swing and Sweet Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Benny Goodman Show, hosted by the Benny Goodman Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1934 to 1939. It featured the orchestra's innovative swing style and showcased the talents of musicians such as Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton, and Teddy Wilson.

Which radio show was hosted by the "Count Basie Orchestra" and featured the vocalists Jimmy Rushing and Joe Williams?

  1. The Count Basie Show

  2. The Basie and Rushing Show

  3. The Swinging Basie Show

  4. The Kansas City Sound Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Count Basie Show, hosted by the Count Basie Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1937 to 1944. It featured the orchestra's distinctive swing style and showcased the vocal talents of Jimmy Rushing and Joe Williams, who were both members of the band during their early careers.

What was the name of the radio show hosted by the "Duke Ellington Orchestra"?

  1. The Duke Ellington Show

  2. The Ellington and Strayhorn Show

  3. The Sophisticated Swing Show

  4. The Harlem Renaissance Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Duke Ellington Show, hosted by the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1938 to 1942. It featured the orchestra's innovative swing style and showcased the talents of musicians such as Cootie Williams, Johnny Hodges, and Harry Carney.

Which radio show was hosted by the "Cab Calloway Orchestra" and featured the "Hi-De-Ho" chant?

  1. The Cab Calloway Show

  2. The Calloway and Mills Brothers Show

  3. The Hi-De-Ho Show

  4. The Swingin' Cab Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cab Calloway Show, hosted by the Cab Calloway Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1931 to 1933. It featured the orchestra's energetic swing style and showcased Calloway's signature "Hi-De-Ho" chant, which became a popular catchphrase of the era.

What was the name of the radio show hosted by the "Louis Armstrong Orchestra"?

  1. The Louis Armstrong Show

  2. The Satchmo Show

  3. The Armstrong and Hines Show

  4. The New Orleans Swing Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Louis Armstrong Show, hosted by the Louis Armstrong Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1932 to 1934. It featured the orchestra's unique blend of swing and New Orleans jazz and showcased Armstrong's distinctive trumpet playing and gravelly vocals.

Which radio show was hosted by the "Fletcher Henderson Orchestra" and featured the vocalists Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald?

  1. The Fletcher Henderson Show

  2. The Henderson and Holiday Show

  3. The Swing and Sweet Show

  4. The Harlem Renaissance Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fletcher Henderson Show, hosted by the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1934 to 1937. It featured the orchestra's innovative swing style and showcased the vocal talents of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, who were both members of the band during their early careers.

What was the name of the radio show hosted by the "Lionel Hampton Orchestra"?

  1. The Lionel Hampton Show

  2. The Hamp and Vibes Show

  3. The Swingin' Hamp Show

  4. The New Orleans Swing Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lionel Hampton Show, hosted by the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1940 to 1942. It featured the orchestra's energetic swing style and showcased Hampton's distinctive vibraphone playing and energetic stage presence.

Which radio show was hosted by the "Woody Herman Orchestra" and featured the vocalists Frances Wayne and Woody Herman?

  1. The Woody Herman Show

  2. The Herman and Wayne Show

  3. The Swingin' Herman Show

  4. The New Orleans Swing Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Woody Herman Show, hosted by the Woody Herman Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1944 to 1946. It featured the orchestra's innovative swing style and showcased the vocal talents of Frances Wayne and Woody Herman himself.

What was the name of the radio show hosted by the "Stan Kenton Orchestra"?

  1. The Stan Kenton Show

  2. The Kenton and Christy Show

  3. The Swingin' Kenton Show

  4. The New Orleans Swing Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Stan Kenton Show, hosted by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1945 to 1947. It featured the orchestra's progressive swing style and showcased the talents of musicians such as June Christy, Anita O'Day, and Pete Rugolo.

Which radio show was hosted by the "Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra" and featured the vocalists Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald?

  1. The Dizzy Gillespie Show

  2. The Gillespie and Vaughan Show

  3. The Swingin' Gillespie Show

  4. The New Orleans Swing Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dizzy Gillespie Show, hosted by the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra, was a popular radio program that aired from 1947 to 1949. It featured the orchestra's innovative bebop style and showcased the vocal talents of Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, who were both members of the band during their early careers.

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