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Hosted by Ernie Whitman, this standout episode of Jubilee kicks off with Duke Ellington and his band performing “Canteen Bounce”. The legendary Art Tatum follows with a brilliant, jazzy piano solo, leading into Louis Jordan’s energetic rendition of “Infantry Blues”. Betty Rochelle then treats the audience to a soulful performance of “Hey Foot Slough Foot”, before Art Tatum returns to the keyboard for another dazzling piano tune.
Jimmy Rogers keeps the momentum going with “Cinnamon Lady”. Without missing a beat or needing an introduction, Duke Ellington swings right back in, followed by Art Tatum’s exquisite rendition of “Sweet Lorraine”. After Ernie shares listener request details, a captivating unannounced vocal—presumably by Betty Rochelle—smoothly flows into “If I Can’t Have You”. Duke Ellington and the band close out the musical performances with “A Slip of the Lip”, leaving Duke and Ernie to share a final word of greeting to the troops.
