Jubilee – Retro Radio Podcast

an AI rendition of a vintage-style promotional poster featuring two jazz musicians. On the left, Louis Jordan is depicted joyfully playing a saxophone, dressed in a green suit and bow tie, with musical notes around him. Text announces "Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five" and "Jubilee Radio Episode." On the right, Nat King Cole is shown smiling while playing a grand piano, also in a suit, with musical notes near him. Text reads "Nat King Cole & The King Cole Trio" and "Featured Image Graphic." A banner at the bottom invites listeners to "Listen Now! A Celebration of Jive and Jazz!"

Jubilee (AFRS) Louis Jordan, Nat King Cole. ep51, 431101

By Keith August 30, 2026Jubilee, MusicNo Comments

Host Ernie Whitman joins jazz legends Louis Jordan and Nat King Cole for a lively Armed Forces Radio Service broadcast packed with classic jive, mailbag greetings, and timeless hit performances.

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Jubilee (AFRS) Jack Benny, Rochester. ep109, 441025

By Keith August 23, 2026Jubilee, MusicNo Comments

Along with host Ernie Whitman, special guests join the show today: Stella: Erskine Hawkins and his orchestra open with "Stella." Jack's Entrance: Jack Benny takes the stage to chat with…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Jubilee (AFRS) Barney Bigard, Louis Jordan. ep46, 430927

By Keith July 12, 2026Jubilee, Music

Hosted by Ernie Whitman, the Jubilee gets kicked off by Louis Jordan and, Pistol Packing Mama. Crooner, Faye Carrol sings, My Devotion. Ernie reads from the mail bag. Louis Jordan…

Jubilee (AFRS) Andy Kirk, Gwynne Time. ep134, 450604

By Keith May 31, 2026Jubilee, Music

Get ready for some hot jazz, played by cool cats, and that jive talking super-sized Ernie Whitman is just the host to keep things moving. Playlist: Andy Kirk plays, 920…

Jubilee (AFRS) Benny Carter, Betty Roche. ep126, 450409

By Keith November 23, 2025Jubilee, Music

Hosted by Ernie Whitman. To start things off, Benny Carter plays a swinging tune. Betty Roche sings, Trouble Why Can't You Let Me Be. The King Cole Trio plays and…

Jubilee (AFRS) Benny Carter, Effie Smith. ep125, ep125, 450402

By Keith November 2, 2025Jubilee, Music

Ernie Whitman calls the shots and introduces the acts. Playlist: Benny Carter plays, Sweet Georgia Brown. Effie Smith sings, Embraceable You. The Four Blazes sing, Good Little Deal. Jimmy Rogers…

Jubilee (AFRS) Harry James, Kitty Kallen. ep123, 450312

By Keith October 19, 2025Jubilee, Music

Everybody's favorite supersized host is back, as Ernie Whitman calls on Harry James. Playlist The Harry James band plays while Kitty Kallan sings, I'm Beginning to See the Light. Eddie…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Jubilee (AFRS) Guest – Billy Eckstine, Coleman Hawkins. ep122, 450212

By Keith September 7, 2025Jubilee, Music

Hosted by everybody's favorite oversized jive talking personality. Ernie Whitman. Playlist: Billy Ebstien, Opus X. Hoosier Hotshots, Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia. Coleman Hawkins, Here Comes the Stuff. Eddie Green talks…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Jubilee (AFRS) Duke Ellington, Lena Horne. ep118, 450212

By Keith July 20, 2025Jubilee, Music

Ernie Whitman is the bubbly host with the jive talking introductions. Duke Ellington talks with Ernie before he plays, Suddenly Jump. One of the Duke's vocalists sings; I'm Beginning to…

Jubilee – Jimmie Lunceford. ep86, 440621

By Keith July 3, 2024Jubilee, Music

Note: the date is approximate, and may be 440703. Hosted by Ernie Whitman. Jimmmy Lunceford plays a jazzy version of, Holiday for Strings. Maxine Sullivan talks with Ernie, then reads…