“The world needs more swing… and THIS is what I do.” When John Eric Booth made this statement recently, it was originally directed toward his loving efforts as a singer and swinger of the great standards.

However, he now rightfully adds “radio show host” to his roster of joyous contributions to big band and swing… delivered with the same zeal and personality that he radiates onstage during a live vocal performance.

“Swinging Songbook” is the new and exciting one-hour radio program created and hosted by Booth that is quickly gaining popularity and a fanbase from listeners around the world.

In a world where plenty of energy and attention is directed toward modern pop and country music… and Lord help us… rap music, Booth swings in (possibly from a chandelier) each week with plenty of lively musical gems by all the noted greats of the genre, and a few surprises thrown in.

“My programming isn’t the slower tempo standards. The show is upbeat and entertaining with lots of great stories and artist facts that aren't widely known… but I make it a rule to get plenty of terrific songs into the hour. All of the great classic singers we know and love make regular appearances on the show… but you just never know who or what you’ll hear next. “Swinging Songbook” musically, is pleasantly unpredictable. I feel that listeners have needed this for a long, long time.”

The program also sets aside time in the hour for NEW performers of The Great American Songbook. “I was determined to include modern day swingers, like myself, into the show’s format. There is some very good new talent out there, beyond Buble, Dusk, Connick and the like. It’s a fantastic genre that has plenty of room for more performers that embrace it properly.”

“Do I play my own recordings on the show?” Of course I do. Just offering another one of my services to the world.” He says grinning wide.

“Swinging Songbook” expresses a fresh, young approach to standards, which indeed appeals to both male and female listeners of a wide age bracket. “Many of the songs I select, aren’t the same ones you hear over and over by our beloved artists. But rather, really swinging titles that were on their albums and didn’t get the attention deserved.”

Currently “Swinging Songbook” is available to radio programmers free of charge. The 54-minute show leaves room for stations to insert 6 minutes of advertising, spread out over the hour with the show presented in 4 segments.