Doug Miles "Big Band Files"
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingInterviews with entertainers, singers, musicians. Big Bands, Jazz, radio broadcasts
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Episode 24: BIG BAND FILES WITH DOUG MILES VALENTINE'S SHOW
February 09, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBDoug Miles hosts the Big Band Files Valentine's Show in the style of the late, great NY radio station WNEW 1130 featuring songs with the word "Love" in the title. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 23: DEANA MARTIN BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT AND SONG!
January 20, 2024 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBThanks to the "Queen of Cool" Deana Martin (Dino's Daughter) for the birthday shout out and song on her 200th "Deana Martin Live" show on January 19, 2024. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 22: “BIG BAND FILES” CHRISTMAS SHOW 2022
December 02, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBDoug Miles hosts the “Big Band Files” Christmas show featuring Christmas music from the American Popular Songbook and its great artists. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 22: “BIG BAND FILES” CHRISTMAS SHOW 2023
December 02, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBDoug Miles hosts the “Big Band Files” Christmas show featuring Christmas music from the American Popular Songbook and its great artists. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 21: “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles Salute to the Music of the War Years 1941-45 Part 1
July 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBOn this edition of the “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles, we salute the music of the war years, 1941-1945 with the best of the big bands and singers. Part 1. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 20: “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles Tribute to Judy Garland on her 100th Birthday
June 11, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBOn this edition of the “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles, we pay tribute to the legendary Judy Garland on her 100th birthday (June 10, 1922) with some of her rarely heard live performances as well as a few songs from her films and television appearances. Also, singer/impressionist Debbie Wileman sings some selections as Judy. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 20: “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles Celebration of Easter and Spring
April 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBOn this edition of the “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles, we feature songs celebrating Easter and spring featuring performances by Frank, Dino, Sammy and friends. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 19: WIBQ 1220 AM Aircheck “Big Band Files” 7-25-04 Interview Singer Jane Olivor
April 02, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBAircheck from WIBQ 1220 AM in Sarasota (now WSRQ), the “Big Band Files” show I hosted. This is an interview with singer Jane Olivor originally aired 7-25-2004. After releasing five albums from the late 1970s through the early 1980s, her stage fright, anxiety over her rapid success, and her husband's illness and death caused her to take a 10-year hiatus. She released five more albums from 1995 through 2004. Since 2009, she has been retired from the public eye. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)...
Episode 18: “Big Band Files” St. Patrick’s Day Show 2022 WNEW 1130 Style
March 20, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBDoug Miles hosts this special edition of the “Big Band Files” featuring songs in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in the style of the late, great New York City radio station WNEW 1130 “Where the Melody Lingers On”. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 17: “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles Featuring Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso
January 21, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this special edition of the “Big Band Files” Doug Miles talks with Singers and Musicians Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso and features selections from their new CD “The Sunday Set” featuring standards from the American Popular Songbook and their upcoming gigs around the country. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 16: “Big Band Files” New Year’s Celebration 2022 Show in the Style of WNEW 1130 Radio
January 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBDoug Miles hosts the “Big Band Files” New Year’s Celebration 2022 show in the style of the late, great NY City radio station WNEW 1130 featuring music from the American Popular Songbook and its great artists. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 16: “Big Band Files” Christmas Show 2021 in the Style of WNEW 1130 Radio
December 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBDoug Miles hosts the “Big Band Files” Christmas show in the style of the late, great NY City radio station WNEW 1130 featuring Christmas music from the American Popular Songbook and its great artists. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 15: “Artist Spotlight” Singer/Composer Billy Stritch New CD “Billy’s Place”
August 13, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBDoug Miles talks with singer/composer Billy Stritch about his new CD “Billy’s Place” and his career in show business on “Talk Across America”. www.dougmilesmedia.com
Episode 14: “Artist Spotlight” David Osmond “The Osmond Chapman Orchestra”
May 27, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBDoug Miles talks with singer David Osmond about his new Big Band/Swing CD “The Osmond Chapman Orchestra: There’s More Where That Came From” plus a few selections from the album on “Talk Across America”. www.dougmilesmedia.com.
Episode 13: "Big Band Files" Tribute to The First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald WNEW 1130 Radio Style
April 25, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBOn this edition of the "Big Band Files" with Doug Miles, we pay tribute to the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald in the style of the late, great New York City radio station, WNEW 1130. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 12: “Artist Spotlight” Jazz Guitarist and Singer John Pizzarelli Talks About His New CD “Better Days Ahead”
April 07, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBDoug Miles talks with the great jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli about his new CD “Better Days Ahead: Solo Guitar Takes on Pat Metheny” on “Talk Across America”. CD link available at www.dougmilesmedia.com.
Episode 12: “Big Band Files Rat Pack and Friends” Easter Show
March 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBOn this edition of the “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles, we feature music from the “Rat Pack” (Frank, Dino and Sammy) and some of their friends including Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Deana Martin plus a special appearance by Debbie Wileman as Judy Garland. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 12: “Big Band Files” Salute to St. Patrick’s Day
March 16, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBThe Big Band Files with Doug Miles salutes St. Patrick’s Day with some of the great Irish songs and singers including Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Dennis Day, Gene Kelly, Carmel Quinn, John Gary, the comedy of Irish comedian Hal Roach and Benny Goodman’s Band. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 11: “Artist Spotlight” Singer Jane Monheit on her new Jazz CD “Come What May”
March 11, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBDoug Miles talks with singer Jane Monheit about her newest CD “Come What May” and her career in show business. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 10: "Big Band Files" Tribute to Mel Torme WNEW 1130 Style
February 21, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBOn this edition of the "Big Band Files" with Doug Miles, we pay tribute to the great singer and musician Mel Torme in the style of the late, great New York radio station WNEW 1130 AM. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 9: "Big Band Files" Salute to 15 Top TV Theme Songs
January 03, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBOn this edition of the "Big Band Files" with Doug Miles, we salute 15 of the top TV theme songs of all time. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 8: "Big Band Files" Sinatra's Chairman of the Board Report WNEW 1130 Style
December 31, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBOn this edition of the "Big Band Files" with Doug Miles, we re-create "The Chairman's Report" by the Chairman of the Board himself Frank Sinatra with a selection of his greatest songs in the style of the late, great New York City radio station WNEW 1130. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 7: "Big Band Files" Salute to Bing Crosby
December 29, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBIn this episode of the "Big Band Files" with Doug Miles, we salute the legendary singer and actor, Bing Crosby with a selection of songs he recorded both as solos and with other artists, The Andrews Sisters, Bob Hope, Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney and Louis Armstrong. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 6: "Big Band Files" New Year's Eve Show WNEW 1130 Style
December 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBIn this edition of the "Big Band Files" with Doug Miles, we bring in the New Year with the best singers, big bands and a visit from Mr. New Year's Eve Guy Lombardo all in the style of the late, great New York City radio station WNEW 1130. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 6: “Big Band Files” New Year’s Eve Show 1
December 26, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBSpecial New Year’s Eve edition of the “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles featuring classic American Popular songbook tunes from the big bands and singers. Artists include: Nancy Wilson, Bing Crosby, The Andrews Sisters, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Sarah Vaughan, Quincy Jones Orchestra, Bob Crosby, Andy Williams, Dennis Bono, Benny Goodman, Bobby Darin, Deana Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin and more. Originally aired WTMY. (HR 1) (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 6: “Big Band Files” New Year’s Eve Show 2
December 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBSpecial New Year’s Eve edition of the “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles featuring classic American Popular songbook tunes from the big bands and singers. Artists include: Merv Griffin, Ray Charles, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Steve Lawrence, Jack Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., June Christy, David Allyn, Billy Eckstine, Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians and more. Originally aired WTMY. (HR 2) (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 11: “Big Band Files” WNEW Style Christmas Show
December 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this edition of the “Big Band Files with Doug Miles” we salute the late, great New York radio station WNEW 1130 as we re-create it’s style of broadcasting with classic Christmas songs from Judy Garland, Jack Jones, Mel Torme, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Nancy Wilson, Peggy Lee, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra and more. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 10: “Big Band Files” Christmas with the “Rat Pack”
December 02, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBDoug Miles hosts a special edition of the “Big Band Files” featuring Christmas songs performed by the “Rat Pack”, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. Also songs by Bing Crosby, Deana Martin and Jack Jones are included. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Episode 9: “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles Christmas Show
December 01, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBA special edition of the “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles featuring Christmas songs with the big bands and singers (Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme and more) www.dougmilesmedia.com.
Episode 8: "Big Band Files" Bing Crosby and Friends Christmas Special
November 30, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBOn this special Christmas episode of the "Big Band Files", we pay tribute to Bing Crosby and Friends with some classic Christmas music. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
"Artist Spotlight" Tribute to Comedy Legend Carl Reiner
July 06, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBDoug Miles looks back at a few classic moments of Carl Reiner on television as we pay tribute to one of the comedy legends who passed away at 98 on 6/29/20. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
"Big Band Files" Guest Singer and Impressionist Debbie Wileman
June 27, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBInternet sensation Debbie Wileman, who's Song a Day videos on Facebook and YouTube have garnered tremendous response during the past 3 months joins Doug Miles for a conversation about her singing and impressions and some of her recent performances are spotlighted including her Judy Garland, Doris Day, Julie Andrews and Barbara Streisand impressions and her newest duet with Billy Stritch. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
"Big Band Files" Tribute to Dean Martin on his 103rd Birthday
June 08, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBDoug Miles pays tribute to the great Dean Martin on his 103rd birthday (6/7/20) with a selection of his classic performances. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
Remembering Comedian and Actor Jerry Stiller
May 13, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBDoug Miles looks back at some of the comedy of Stiller and Meara on the "Ed Sullivan Show", "Carol Burnett Show" and one of their famous "Blue Nun Wine" commercials in tribute to actor and comedian Jerry Stiller who passed away at 92 on May 11, 2020. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
"Big Band Files" Salute to the McGuire Sisters
April 26, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBIn this edition of "The Big Band Files" with Doug Miles, we pay tribute to one of the greatest show business acts in the 50's and 60's, The McGuire Sisters. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
"Big Band Files" Easter Salute to the "Rat Pack and Friends"
April 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this Easter edition, we salute Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Bing Crosby, Bob Crosby, Deana Martin and a special surprise singer Debbie Wileman as Judy Garland and Doris Day. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Big Band Files” Tribute to Bucky Pizzarelli, Ellis Marsalis and Bill Withers
April 05, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this edition, we pay tribute to three great artists of music that passed away this week (March/April 2020), Jazz Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, New Orleans Jazz Patriarch Ellis Marsalis and Bill Withers. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Big Band Files” with Doug Miles Salutes the “Unsung Singers”
March 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBOn this special edition of the “Big Band Files” with Doug Miles, we pay tribute to the “Unsung Singers”, great talents that don’t always get the accolades they are due including: Sandy Stewart, Nancy Wilson, Matt Monro, Julie Budd, Johnny Hartman, Jeri Southern, Frances Faye, Frank D’Rone and David Allyn. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Big Band Files” with Doug Miles Artist Spotlight: Matt Monro
March 23, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBOn this edition of the “Big Band Files” we pay tribute to the great international singer Matt Monro. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Big Band Files” with Doug Miles: Artist Spotlight: Singer/Comedienne Dorothy Loudon
February 26, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBThe Big Band Files with Doug Miles pays tribute to one of legends of Broadway Dorothy Loudon. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Big Band Files” with Doug Miles Artist Spotlight: Singer Frank D’Rone
February 11, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBThe Big Band Files with Doug Miles pays tribute to one of the best and also most underrated singers of the American Popular Standards and Jazz, Frank D’Rone. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Big Band Files” Tribute to Jazz Great Kenny Soderblom
January 02, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBThis special archived edition of “The Big Band Files with Doug Miles” features an interview with jazz great Kenny Soderblom who passed away in 2019. He talks about his career in jazz, as a musician contractor for such legends as Tony Bennett and Nancy Wilson and working on thousands of commercials. Originally aired WIBQ, now WSRQ radio in Sarasota, FL in 2005. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
"Big Band Files with Doug Miles 2019 New Year's Eve Party Show 1
December 27, 2019 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBRing in 2020 with the "Big Band Files with Doug MIles" New Year's Eve party show featuring legendary Rat Pack singers and big bands. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
"Big Band Files with Doug Miles 2019 New Year's Eve Party Show 2
December 27, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBRing in 2020 with the "Big Band Files with Doug MIles" New Year's Eve party show featuring legendary Rat Pack singers and big bands. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Artist Spotlight” Classic: A Conversation with Andy Williams
December 04, 2019 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBI had an opportunity to talk with Andy Williams on my radio show on 12/4/05 on WSRQ in Sarasota, FL when he was in the area for his famous Christmas show. Andy Williams was a class act and a legendary talent. He passed away September 25, 2012. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Big Band Files Christmas with the Rat Pack”
December 03, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBOn this special edition of “The Big Band Files with Doug Miles” are Christmas songs by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., the famed “Rat PacK” plus some of their friends. Originally aired WTMY radio in Sarasota, FL. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Artist Spotlight” Tribute to Diahann Carroll
November 18, 2019 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBIn this edition of the “Big Band Files” we pay tribute to the talented singer and actress Diahann Carroll who passed away at 84 on October 4, 2019. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Artist Spotlight” Singer and Broadway Music Coordinator John Miller
September 18, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBDoug Miles talks with singer, actor, bassist and Broadway Music Coordinator John Miller about his new CD “Stage Door Johnny, John Miller Takes on Broadway”, his career as a musician booker for Broadway shows, working with Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett and a few selections from the CD. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
“Artist Spotlight” Mel Torme
September 03, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBIn this edition of the “Big Band Files with Doug Miles”, we pay tribute to the legendary Mel Torme and hear stories from his son Steve March Torme about his Dad. (www.dougmilesmedia.com).
“Artist Spotlight” Tribute to Doris Day
August 19, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MB“Big Band Files with Doug Miles” tribute show to the great Doris Day. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)