Star-Spangled Radio Hour
Star-Spangled Radio Hour
In September 1942, Glenn Miller, one of America's greatest dance band leaders of the period, disbanded his orchestra so he could join the Army Air Forces to do his part for the war effort.
Presented by Dennis M Spragg
The Star-Spangled Radio Hour has become the most popular big band program available in the world since it went on the air at KEZW in Denver during April 2010. Moreover, it is the weekly “go to” spot for big band enthusiasts who enjoy original broadcasts, presented tastefully and accurately in mint audio condition, directly from the Glenn Miller Collections original source materials. Consequently, our source materials, production standards and documentation are second to none. Likewise, we are pleased to offer a year of archived Star-Spangled Radio Hour episodes streaming here. Therefore, just click each episode to listen, scroll down to see the entire annual episode list and press the button on the right side of each episode for details:he Star-Spangled Radio Hour is the best big band podcast in existence. Moreover, it is Inspired by the book Star Spangled Radio by Col. Ed Kirby and Col. Jack Harris, honoring the radio broadcasting achievements of the Armed Forces during World War II. Therefore, [https://www,dennismspragg.com/]Dennis Spragg, author of Glenn Miller Declassified, joins legendary Denver radio personality Rick Crandall on the Star-Spangled Radio Hour for a widely acclaimed weekly presentation of original popular music and jazz broadcasts. Likewise, the podcasts feature high quality source materials from the premier Glenn Miller Collections. Additionally, Dennis shares interesting insights and details about a special era in American musical history. Consequently, the bands that regularly appear include Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Harry James, and Duke Ellington. Meanwhile, popular singers including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Shore and Jo Stafford also appear on Star-Spangled Radio Hour broadcasts.
DENNIS M. SPRAGG
And Dennis M. Spragg coordinates the Glenn Miller Collections at the American Music Research Center, University of Colorado Boulder, serves on the AMRC advisory board and as historian of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society in Clarinda, Iowa. Meanwhile, with legendary Denver radio personality Rick Crandall, he produces the acclaimed weekly big band broadcast the Star-Spangled Radio Hour. Likewise, Dennis directs the Glenn Miller Collections website and social media. Moreover, he writes widely respected opinion articles that connect the history of America and exceptionalism with current events. Also, influential American and international media have published his articles and essays, as have the Smithsonian and Library of Congress. He appears regularly on radio, television, podcasts and at in-person presentations. and in August The Glenn Miller Collections of the American Music Research Center at the University of Colorado Boulder and the Estate of Glenn Miller are pleased to announce the release of our new Glenn Miller 2-CD package. It features sixty previously unissued and complete broadcast performances by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra. the historic Glenn Miller, Limited Edition, Volume One is a fundraiser for the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society. Moreover, a collector’s item with astonishing audio quality, It is exclusively available for $29.99 plus shipping at www.glennmiller.org. Here is the Commemorative Companion, with Complete Discography and:this is the first completely authorized and new Glenn Miller release in over two decades. Furthermore, we have packaged Our new Glenn Miller 2-CD package with a handsome commemorative booklet. Likewise, It includes rare photos and images, extensive liner notes and a detailed discography. Here is a descriptive video with the amazing contents of the package:With astonishing audio quality, our new Glenn Miller 2-CD release is truly “Glenn Miller in Hi-Fi.” All of the recordings are new and brilliant transfers from primary source materials. Furthermore, they are from the original Harry Smith and WOR/World discs made of Glenn Miller’s legendary Chesterfield Moonlight Serenade series. Meanwhile, the new Glenn Miller 2-CD package IS the first in a series of releases unlocking our extensive vault. Therefore, not only will listeners discover and enjoy the music. Likewise, the quality of the music will inspire a re-evaluation of Glenn Miller’s importance in the history of American jazz and popular music
