Summary A live discussion with three legendary swing performers about the importance of swing music on the morale of servicemen and women during the war years end beyond. Our panelists will talk about the style, the passion and the escapism swing music offers. Sorry I ended up being GREEN. I have never had that happen before!!. There were clearly gremlins in the works The line-up of guests: Kurt Sodergren. Kurt is the drummer with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy which he co-founded in 1993, helping to usher in the swing revival. His Grandfather played in a US Army big band in WWII. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy have appeared across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country's finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Superbowl XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music - America's original musical art form - and bring joy to audiences around the world. Ray Gelato is a British jazz, swing and jump blues saxophonist, singer and bandleader and one of the major forces in the revival of swing music. In 1998 a commercial for Levi's using his band's version of "Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano" became known all over the World. Ray has played the Royal Albert Hall, Jazz festivals all over the World and even Carnegie hall. Ray brings a wealth of experience and music knowledge to the panel and we are delighted he is joining us.

• War
• Documentary
• History
• Talk Show