Ray Anthony, bandleader, trumpeter, songwriter and actor, is the last living member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Born 20 January 1922, he is now 102 and a half years old. Ray Anthony is your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. Read More
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CROONING, originated by female singer, Vaughn De Leath, for her first weekly broadcast on New York City Station, 2XG, in 1920, is a smooth, intimate, singing style tailored to the dynamic range of 1920s - 30s microphones. It's your Phantom Dancer feature this week. Read More
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Henry 'Red' Allen was an American trumpeter and singer,. He was the first to incorporate Louis Armstrong's trumpet innovations and he was a Downbeat poll winner for both trad and modern trumpet. He's your Phantom Dancer featured artist this week. Read More
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Lena Horne was an American singer, actor, dancer, and civil rights activist. Her career spanned more than seventy years and covered film, television, and theatre. She recorded and performed into the 1990s, retiring from public view in 2000. She's your Phantom Dancer featured artist this week. Read More
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Jim Davidson was a drummer who lead the ABC Radio Dance Orchestra in Sydney 1936 - 41. It was Australia's most popular swing orchestra and dance band. After World War Two he was head of light entertainment at BBC London. He's your Phantom Dancer feature this week. Read More
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Toni Harper was a child singer in the 1940s-50s with a remarkably mature voice. She is your Phantom Dancer feature this week. Read More
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Kay Starr was a jazz singer who started professional at age 15 and sang into her 80s. She also sang country and pop. The lyrics to 'Bonaparte's Retreat were written for her. She is your Phantom Dancer feature this week. Read More
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Bob Rogers, Australian radio legend, died this week aged 97 after almost 80 years of radio and TV broadcasting. Your Phantom Dancer feature this week is arranger Bill Holman who also died in his 90s in May 2024. He was the arranger who created the definitive Stan Kenton progressive jazz sound in the early 1950s and continued in music till this year. Read More
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