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Phantom Dancer :: 12:00pm 20th Aug 2024

Shortwave broadcasting by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra from New York to Latin America in 1940 is your Phantom Dancer Feature this week. And below are some relevant paragraphs on shortwave broadcasting taken from a 1942 article in 'RCA Review'. Read More

Phantom Dancer :: 12:00pm 13th Aug 2024

Glenn Miller, born Alton Glen Miller, was an American trombonist, composer, arranger and band leader. His swing orchestra was the best selling recording band  1939 - 1942 and the continues playing today. His Army-Air Forces band modernised US military music. He's your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. Read More

Phantom Dancer :: 12:00pm 23rd Jul 2024

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

Phantom Dancer :: 12:00pm 16th Jul 2024

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

Phantom Dancer :: 12:00pm 9th Jul 2024

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

Phantom Dancer :: 12:00pm 2nd Jul 2024

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