# Make Believe Ballroom - 12/12/25 Edition

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Podcast: [Make Believe Ballroom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-believe-ballroom-306732)
Published: 2025-12-12T13:52:28+00:00
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## Resource

On this week's edition of the Make Believe Ballroom hosted by Jeff Bressler, we listen to some music and history from On the Bill Savory Collection. Savory was a radio sound engineer who captured for posterity jazz broadcast radio remotes that networks transmitted live from hotel ballrooms and clubs, a staple of programming in the 30s and 40s. During Savory's era, after most live broadcasts ended, they were rarely saved, primarily due to technical issues, budget constraints, or a lack of understanding of the jazz movement's history. Savory dedicated many years to preserving this musical history.

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