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Kay Thompson Singer, Author, Dancer - Phantom Dancer 5 August 2025

Kay Thompson was an American author, singer, vocal arranger, vocal coach, composer, musician, dancer, actress, and choreographer. She became famous for creating the Eloise children’s books and for her role in the movie Funny Face. You’ll hear her on 1930s radio as this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist. The Phantom Dancer is your weekly non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio…

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Whispering Jack Smith. WW1 Gas Shell Changes his Voice - Phantom Dancer 29 July 2025

Whispering Jack Smith, was an American baritone. He was a popular radio and recording artist during the 1920s and 1930s, with a brief comeback in the late 1940s. He’s your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. The Phantom Dancer is your weekly non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV every week. LISTEN to this week’s Phantom Dancer mix (online after 2pm AEST, Tuesday 29…

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Terry Gibbs: Heading for 101 Years Old - Phantom Dancer 22 July 2025

Terry Gibbs, born Julius Gubenko, is an American  jive-talking,jazz vibraphonist and band leader. He played with famous swing bands in the 1940s and formed his own bop group in the early 1950s which you’ll here today. This coming 13 October he’ll be 101 years old. He’s your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. The Phantom Dancer is your weekly non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live…

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Harry 'the Hipster' Gibson: Jive Talking - Phantom Dancer 15 July 2025

Harry “The Hipster” Gibson, born Harry Raab, was a jive-talking, American jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter. He’s your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. The Phantom Dancer is your weekly non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV every week. LISTEN to this week’s Phantom Dancer mix (online after 2pm AEST, Tuesday 15 July and weeks of Phantom Dancer mixes online at,…

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Eddie Fisher: Bring Home the Coke! - Phantom Dancer 8 July 2025

Eddie Fisher was a US singer who sold millions of records in the 1950s and had his own TV show. He was famous at the time for being married to Debbie Reynolds, then Elizabeth Taylor, and then Connie Stevens. He’s also three degrees of separation from you, since one of my former double bass players was in the Morey Amsterdam directed orchestra Fisher sang with for his only Australian engagement,…

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Bobby Sherwood: Bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, singer, TV host - Phantom Dancer 1 July 2025

Bobby Sherwood was an American guitarist, trumpeter, bandleader, actor and radio host. On his song ‘Yes, Indeed’ he plays ten instruments, sings all four voices of the quartet, sings the solo, and also arranged the song. He’s your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. The Phantom Dancer is your weekly non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV every week. LISTEN to this…

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Kai Winding: 1st to Record 'Time on My Side' - Phantom Dancer 25 June 2025

Kai Winding was a Danish born American jazz trombonist. He was the first to record ‘Time on My Side’ later covered by The Rolling Stones. His version of “More”, the theme from the movie Mondo Cane, reached in 1963 number 8 in the Billboard Hot 100. He’s your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. The Phantom Dancer is your weekly non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV…

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Ivie Anderson: #1 Ellington Singer - Phantom Dancer 17 June 2025

Ivie Anderson was an American jazz singer the first permanent singer with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. She was in the band from 1931 until stopped by asthma in 1942. She’s your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. The Phantom Dancer is your weekly non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV every week. LISTEN to this week’s Phantom Dancer mix (online after 2pm AEST,…

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Lean Horne: Longest Running Solo Performer on Broadway - Phantom Dancer 10 June 2025

Lena Horne was an American singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist. Horne’s career spanned more than seventy years and covered film, television and theatre. Horne holds the record for the longest-running solo performance in Broadway history. She is the only African-American woman to have a Broadway theatre named after her. She’s your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. The Phantom…

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Sam 'The Man' Taylor Rock'n'Roll Sax - Phantom Dancer 3 Jun 2025

Sam ‘The Man’ Taylor, influential 1940s jump and 1950s rock tenor saxophonist, is this week’s Phantom Dancer non-stop swing jazz feature artist. You’ll hear him from two 1956 Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance Party broadcasts on this week’s mix. Greg Poppleton has been bringing you The Phantom Dancer, your non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV, each week since 1985. Hear The Phantom…

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Stereo records made by Duke Ellington in 1932 are your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week.

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Ted Heath British Big Band Leader - Phantom Dancer 20 May 2025

Ted Heath was an British trombone player and band leader who played from the 1920s to the 1960s. His 1950s orchestra is considered the greatest ever British big band. As a piece of trivia, the Sydney jazz quartet ‘Ted Heath Goes Latin’ was the first band The Phantom Dancer recorded when the show hosted live bands like James Morrison and Ian Date in 1985-86. Ted Heath is your Phantom Dancer…

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Three Degrees of Separation | John Reed King - Phantom Dancer 13 May 2025

John Reed King was an American radio and television announcer, broadcaster, and game show host during the 1930 to the 1970s. As my late vocal coach’s father-in-law, that makes him three degrees of separation from you. This week you’ll hear him announce for Louis prima’s Orchestra. He is your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. The Phantom Dancer is your weekly non-stop mix of swing and jazz…

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Trio at Charity Event

Step into the buzz of the 1930s at the Windgap 14th Charity Ball! To greet you in the foyer from 6:15-7pm, Greg Poppleton’s swing trio with Damon Poppleton alto sax and Bradley Newman at the grand. We invite you to join us on for an unforgettable evening inspired by the swing jazz era of the 1930s Ballroom Glitz! Whether you are a corporate sponsor, a community leader hosting a table or…

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Wally Portingale Australian Band Leader - Phantom Dancer 6 May 2025

Wally Portingale was an Australian swing jazz pianist, band leader, and composer – arranger. He is your Phantom Dancer feature artist this week. The Phantom Dancer is your weekly non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV every week. LISTEN to this week’s Phantom Dancer mix (online after 2pm AEST, Tuesday 6 May and weeks of Phantom Dancer mixes online at, at…

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🎶 New Album Release: Tin Pan Alley Vol. 3 — Out 1 May!

I’m thrilled to announce that my brand-new album, Tin Pan Alley Vol. 3, will be officially released on 1 May! 🎉 This latest volume is a heartfelt tribute to the golden age of songwriting — the timeless classics that filled the airwaves and dance halls of the 1920s and 1930s. Tin Pan Alley Vol. 3 continues the musical journey through the melodies, rhythms, and unforgettable spirit of the era that…

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🥂 How to Throw the Ultimate Great Gatsby Party

If you’re dreaming of champagne towers, jazz music, flapper dresses, and that unforgettable 1920s glamour, you’re in the right place.
Here’s how to plan the ultimate Gatsby-themed celebration — including the secret ingredient: authentic 1920s jazz performed live! 🎩 1. Dress the Part: Flappers, Fedoras, and Feathers Encourage your guests to embrace the style of the era. Think: Beaded flapper…