Charlie & His Orchestra

German swing/jazz ensemble formed to produce English-language propaganda broadcasts during World War II. Led by bandleader Lutz Templin with vocalist Karl Schwedler; produced hundreds of propaganda recordings.

Recorded over 270 tracks between 1939 and 1944; performed English-language swing arrangements with altered propagandistic lyrics for Reich broadcasts (notably the Germany Calling programs) under the auspices of Joseph Goebbels' propaganda apparatus.

German swing ensemble used by Nazi propaganda to broadcast English-language parody songs. Led by bandleader Lutz Templin with vocalist Karl Schwedler; recorded over 270 tracks between 1939–1944. Musically swing/jazz with propagandistic altered lyrics — historically unsettling and notable.

For:Historians, students of music and propaganda, fans of vintage swing