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

Jack Hylton was an English pianist, composer, band leader and impresario. Called the "British King of Jazz" and "The Ambassador of British Dance Music" because of his worldwide popularity, unusually large ensembles and polished arrangements. After 1940 he became a successful theatrical businessman. He's your Phantom Dancer feature artist... Read More

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

George Olsen, was a U.S musician and bandleader. He was most popular in the years 1924-35, beginning with his recording of 'The Hottest Man in Town' becoming a hit. He's your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. Listen... Read More

Phantom Dancer :: 12:00pm 12th Dec 2023

Freddie Rich, born in Poland, was a US pianist and band leader who lead dance bands then jazz bands in the 1920s, radio bands in the 1930s, and movie studio bands in the 1940s-50s.  Freddie Rich was co-writer of the song 'I'm Just Wild About Animal Crackers'. He's your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. Listen... Read More

Phantom Dancer :: 12:00pm 5th Dec 2023

1940 Shortwave radio by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra from New York to Latin America 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 28th Nov 2023

Sam 'The Man' Taylor, influential 1940s jump and 1950s rock tenor saxophonist, is this week's Phantom Dancer non-stop swing jazz feature artist. You'll hear him from two 1956 Rock 'n' Roll Dance Party broadcasts on this week's mix. Read More

Phantom Dancer :: 12:00pm 21st Nov 2023

Harold 'Scrappy' Lambert was not a scrapper nor scrappy. He was a US dance band singer who recorded over 1,500 records between 1926 - 1931 as well as radio transcriptions and musical movie shorts.  He is your Phantom Dancer Feature Artist this week. Tune in... Read More