Music news from 75 years ago, as published in a trade magazine.

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Down Beat, March 25, 1946

Traveling from state to state to identify native sons and daughters who rose to prominence in the popularmusic world. Covering states that begin with "A" and "C".


Where Were You Born? 1

An advanced course in dendrology as we listen ti songs about trees.


Forestry 201

David Miller recalls interviews with Peter Nero, Harry Goldson and Del Courtney and reminisces about musical performances he attended in the year 2000.


Close Encounters 20

It's fun to compare alternate versions with recordings associated with other bandleaders.


May I Borrow A Tune?

A rundown of Oscars that were awarded to original movie songs in the 1950s and 1960s.


Academy Award 2

Big band arrangements brought classical compositions up to date, converting works by Grieg, Bizet, Chopin and Paganini into swing masterpieces.


Swingin' the Classics 11

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Just about 75 years late, all the news from this weekly magazine serving the music industry.


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