Here is a list of October Birthdays of notable Big Band and Swing artists that we play right here on Swing City Radio. For some reason the list doesn't seem as long as it has been for other months. I also included the date the artist passed away for age purposes. If you feel that I missed someone, then send me an email through the website. View more Big Band related Birthday and Events on our Swing City Radio Station Calendar.
October 7
Vaughn Monroe (October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973)
October 10
Thelonious Monk (October 10, 1917 – February 17, 1982)
October 11
Art Blakey (October 11, 1919 – October 16, 1990)
Leo Reisman (October 11, 1897 – December 18, 1961)
October 15
Happy Birthday Swing City Radio!
October 18
Anita O'Day (October 18, 1919 – November 23, 2006)
October 19
John Mills Jr. (October 19, 1910 – January 23, 1936)
October 20
Charlie Fuqua (20 October 1910 – 21 December 1971)
October 21
Dizzy Gillespie (October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993)
October 26
Charlie Barnet (October 26, 1913 – September 4, 1991)
Tony Pastor (October 26, 1907 – October 31, 1969)
October 27
Boyd Raeburn (October 27, 1913 – August 2, 1966)
Jan Savitt (September 4, 1907 – October 4, 1948)Swing City Radio: Playing Your Big Band and Swing Music Favorites from the 1930's, 40's and Today! - Big Band Radio Station Broadcasting Online from King of Prussia, PA.
