Big Band Saturday Night on 89.5-1

Saturdays at 8pm

Big Band Saturday Night has been a staple of Tulsa radio for more than 17 years! Alan Lambert's show transports you to the world of Sinatra, The Andrew Sisters, Rosemary Clooney, Helen Forrest, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Harry James plus gives you contemporary takes by the likes of Michael Buble', Harry Connick,Jr., Bette Midler, Natalie Cole and Barry Manilow.

Saturday nights from 8-10pm on Public Radio 89.5-1

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Playlist

February 02, 2013

8:00 PM
The Theme from "Route 66" TV Series (Theme song for Big Band Saturday Night)
Artist : Nelson Riddle Orchestra
Album : Best of Nelson Riddle
Catalog : CDP 7 91228-2
Label : Capitol
8:01 PM
Things Ain’t What They Used to Be
Artist : Red Nichols and the Five Pennies
Album : Red Nichols and the Five Pennies
Catalog : 15 743
Label : Laserlight
8:03 PM
Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree
Artist : Glenn Miller featuring Marion Hutton, Tex Beneke and the Modernaires
Album : The Unforgettable Glenn Miller
Catalog : PCD1-5459
Label : RCA
8:07 PM
The Fluter’s Ball
Artist : Henry Mancini
Album : Days of Wine and Roses #1
Catalog : 66603-2
Label : RCA
8:13 PM
Too Marvelous for Words
Artist : Michael Feinstein
Album : Forever
Catalog : 9 61423-2
Label : Elektra
8:16 PM
Temptation
Artist : Artie Shaw
Album : Best of Artie Shaw
Catalog : DPS2 51179
Label : Madacy
8:20 PM
Why Don’t You Do Right?
Artist : Benny Goodman featuring Peggy Lee
Album : 21 Swing Band All Time Greats
Catalog : CD AJA 5141
Label : ASV
8:23 PM
Velvet Moon
Artist : Harry James
Album : Harry James
Catalog : CDL-9569
Label : Pair/Capitol
8:28 PM
Love is Here to Stay
Artist : Michael Feinstein
Album : Michael Feinstein with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog : SACD 1014-6
Label : Concord
8:33 PM
My Romance
Artist : Michael Feinstein
Album : Forever
Catalog : 9 61423-2
Label : Elektra
8:38 PM
Poor Butterfly
Artist : Terry Meyers
Album : A Tribute to Benny Goodman
Catalog : 1001
Label : TMO
8:41 PM
You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To
Artist : Rosemary Clooney
Album : For the Duration
Catalog : CCD-4444
Label : Concord
8:44 PM
Moonglow/Picnic from the Movie "Picnic"
Artist : Chet Atkins and Les Paul
Album : Masters of the Guitar-Together
Catalog : PDC-2-1230
Label : RCA/BMG
8:49 PM
Sophisticated Swing
Artist : Michael Feinstein
Album : Forever
Catalog : 9 61423-2
Label : Elektra
8:54 PM
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Artist : Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Larry O’Brien
Album : Swing Time
Catalog : 7055-2
Label : Ranwood
9:00 PM
Opus #1
Artist : Harry James
Album : Best of the Swing Bands
Catalog : HCD 311
Label : Hindsight
9:03 PM
I’ve Got the World by a String
Artist : Michael Buble’
Album : Call Me Irresponsible
Catalog : 100313-2
Label : 143 Reprise
9:06 PM
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails
Artist : Chris Dean
Album : Re:Generation
Catalog : 1001
Label : IM
9:09 PM
Autumn in New York
Artist : Ella Fitsgerald and Louis Armstrong
Album : For the Love of Ella
Catalog : 841 765-2
Label : Verve
9:15 PM
Easy Street
Artist : Patrick Williams
Album : "Blonde" TV Soundtrack
Catalog : PBD 7500-2
Label : Playboy Jazz
9:20 PM
I’ve Got a Crush on You
Artist : Michael Feinstein
Album : The Sinatra Project
Catalog : CRE 30819-02
Label : Concord
9:23 PM
It’s All Right with Me
Artist : Michael Feinstein
Album : The Sinatra Project
Catalog : CRE 30819-02
Label : Concord
9:27 PM
Honky Tonk Train Blues
Artist : Bob Crosby
Album : 21 Swing Band All Time Greats
Catalog : CD AJA 5141
Label : ASV
9:30 PM
I’ll Never Smile Again/Dream
Artist : Keely Smith
Album : Keely Sings Sinatra
Catalog : CCD-4943-2
Label : Concord
9:36 PM
I’m Getting Sentimental (Over You)
Artist : Tommy Dorsey
Album : 21 Swing Band All Time Greats
Catalog : CD AJA 5141
Label : ASV
9:39 PM
Nature Boy
Artist : Nat King Cole with Nelson Riddle
Album : The World of Nat King Cole
Catalog : 09463 59324 2 3
Label : Capitol
9:42 PM
Take the ’A’ Train
Artist : Duke Ellington
Album : 21 Swing Band All Time Greats
Catalog : CD AJA 5141
Label : ASV
9:46 PM
Exactly Like You
Artist : Michael Feinstein
Album : The Sinatra Project
Catalog : CRE 30819-02
Label : Concord
9:49 PM
Memory
Artist : Ray Anthony Orchestra
Album : In the Miller Mood
Catalog : RACD 1036
Label : AeroSpace
9:52 PM
It Had to Be You
Artist : Betty Hutton
Album : Great Sweet & Lovely Ladies of Song
Catalog : CDP 7 97802 2
Label : Capitol
9:55 PM
On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
Artist : Michael Feinstein
Album : Michael Feinstein with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog : SACD 1014-6
Label : Concord
9:57 PM
The Theme from "Route 66" TV Series (Theme song for Big Band Saturday Night)
Artist : Nelson Riddle Orchestra
Album : Best of Nelson Riddle
Catalog : CDP 7 91228-2
Label : Capitol

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10:14 am
Thu May 23, 2013

Peggy Lee on Big Band Saturday Night

"Alan Lambert, Big Band Saturday Night. This Memorial Day weekend I'll be featuring one of the most popular and best selling artists of all time--- Peggy Lee. Her story, her music and lost of extras including tracks from Michael Buble's new CD, "To Be Loved"! This Saturday at 8 on 89.5!"

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8:08 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Perry Como on Big Band Saturday Night

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"Hey, Alan Lambert, here! This weekend on Big Band Saturday Night, lots of rare music and plenty of memories. We'll be saying happy birthday day to crooner Perry Como. Join me at 8 o'clock on 89.5...Big Band Saturday Night."

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9:33 am
Sat May 11, 2013

Bob Crosby on Big Band Saturday Night

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Alan Lambert with you...join me this weekend for the Bob Crosby story! His great instrumental and vocal hits as well as his fascinating tale. 8 o'clock, 89.5 on Big Band Saturday Night. We're now celebrating 18 years on Tulsa radio.

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6:36 pm
Thu April 25, 2013

Steve & Eydie on Big Band Saturday Night

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Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme

The dynamic duo of show biz and The Great American Songbook. Steve & Eydie are in the spotlight this week on Big Band Saturday Night! Join me at 8 o'clock right after John Wooley's Swing On This at 7 pm on Public Radio 89.5.

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10:00 am
Fri April 12, 2013

Bobby Hackett on Big Band Saturday Night

Alan Lambert here. This week on Big Band Saturday Night...a guy who blew that smooth cornet for some of the best in big band: Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman as well as his own orchestra. Join me for the story and tunes of Bobby Hackett! You will be musically inspired.

Big Band Saturday Night at 8 o'clock on Public Radio 89.5-1 FM. Join me!!

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1:51 pm
Wed April 3, 2013

Kay Starr on Big Band Saturday Night

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This Saturday on Big Band Saturday Night... Oklahoma's own Kay Starr! Her story and her music on Big Band Saturday Night at 8 o'clock on Public Radio 89.5-1. 

"Kay Starr (born July 21, 1922) is an American pop and jazz singer who enjoyed considerable success in the 1940s and 1950s. She is best remembered for introducing two songs that became #1 hits in the 1950s, "Wheel of Fortune" and "The Rock And Roll Waltz".

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1:08 pm
Tue March 26, 2013

Big Band Saturday Night's Alan Lambert to be Honored at the Newsies Awards

TULSA PRESS CLUB TO HONOR LOCAL MEDIA ICON 

Alan Lambert to be honored at March 28 Newsies Awards. Big Band Saturday Night is heard every  Saturday on Public Radio 89.5-1 from 8-10 pm.

Veteran Tulsa broadcaster Alan Lambert has been named the Tulsa Press Club’s newest Media Icon, and will be recognized during the Press Club’s annual Newsies Awards, which will be held March 28 at the Campbell Hotel.

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12:35 pm
Fri March 22, 2013

Ray Anthony Featured On Big Band Saturday Night

Hi everyone, Alan Lambert here…

He played trumpet for Glenn Miller and has taken his own orchestra from the swing era right into the new millennium. All of this, while developing a record label and publishing company…

Hear RAY ANTHONY: his story and his music, this week on Big Band Saturday Night, 89.5 at 8 o’clock.

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12:37 pm
Sat March 16, 2013

Coleman Hawkins (Instead) on Big Band Saturday Night

Our planned program featuring Ray Anthony will be delayed until March 23rd.

Meanwhile, this weekend, I will bring you the story and the music of Coleman Hawkins. He came to prominence as a member of Fletcher Henderson's big band. He was said to mix the style of Louis Armstrong with his own robust tone that set a new bench mark for all tenor sax players. Join us for Big Band Saturday Night at 8 o’clock on Public Radio 89.5-1. And a Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!

Alan Lambert

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2:44 pm
Fri March 15, 2013

Ray Anthony Featured On Big Band Saturday Night

Hey everyone...Alan Lambert here. Ray Anthony will be my featured this week on Big Band Saturday Night. Ray is 91 Saturday and still active with his record label and publishing company. Enjoy his story and his music. Also, I'll' present some great tunes for St. Patrick's Day! Listen at 8:00 PM on 89.5 FM, Public Radio Tulsa.

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