Today marks Doris Day‘s 101st birthday. We’re marking the occasion throughout the day on Cladrite Radio by featuring some of her best recordings from the 1940s, so tune in now!
Category: Cladrite Performers
10 Things You Should Know About Paul Whiteman
Here are 10 things you should know about Paul Whiteman, born 133 years ago today. Known as the King of Jazz during his heyday, Whiteman isn’t afforded that level of respect by many today, but his influence is undeniable. His music may have leaned to the pop side, but in that era, jazz was dance music, so it was pop, in a sense, and Whiteman helped to bring the new sounds to a wider audience.
We’re featuring Whiteman’s music all day today on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now!
Remembering Ozzie Nelson on His Birthday
Ozzie Nelson was born on March 20, 1906, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Best remembered today for the popular and long-running sitcom he created and costarred on with his family, Nelson began his career as a musician, leading a popular dance orchestra in the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s. We’ll be featuring his music all day so tune in now!
10 Things You Should Know About Mildred Bailey
Here are 10 things you should know about the great Mildred Bailey, born 123 years ago today. She was an important link between early jazz performers such as Ethel Waters and Bessie Smith and iconic singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
Be sure to tune into Cladrite Radio today; we’ll be playing Bailey’s music all day long.
Remembering Tommy Dorsey on His Birthday
Tommy Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. We’re featuring his music all day on Cladrite Radio, so why not tune in now?