Reminiscing about meetings in 2001 and 2002 with important personages of the big band and jazz field.


Close Encounters 23

Not too soon to plan a menu for next year's Thanksgiving banquet. A variety of musical personalities provide some suggestions.


Thanksgiving Feast 3

A follow-up to a program aired on March 11, 1984. None of the serenades featured on that date are repeated in this episode.


More Serenades

At the suggestion of a listener, we play famous recordings and follow up with cover versions from other bands.


May I Borrow a Tune 39

Program is based on a list submitted by a Texas lady who is unfamiliar with certain songs and certain bands and would like to hear those songs and samples of the unfamiliar bands.


Desert Island 92

A listener from Jackson, Mississippi, prompts the host to depart from the usual big band library as he lists the melodies he would like to have available if perchance he found himself on a deserted island with only a wind-up phonograph to help him while away his hours.


Desert Island 91: Mike Mockbee

Recalling music-related events of 1991. We include excerpts from interviews with pianist Dick Hyman, vocalist Bea Wain and the cast of "The Boswell Sisters," a musical that had its debut in San Diego. Included are tracks featuring the Glenn Miller orchestra under the baton of Larry O'Brien.


Close Encounters 22

A bit of Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Mozart, brought up to date by mid-20th century performers.


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