Duke_Ellington – Retro Radio Podcast

The SI image shows a vintage radio broadcast studio. In the foreground, a man in a suit speaks animatedly into a large, old-fashioned microphone. He is seated at a desk with various radio equipment, including a coil of wire and headphones. Behind a glass window in the background, a band with several musicians plays instruments like trumpet and drums, with a conductor leading them. Two signs on the wall read "Jubilee" and "AFRS," indicating the show's name and the American Forces Radio Service. The lighting is warm and nostalgic.

Jubilee – Duke Ellington, Art Tatum. ep69, 440311

By Keith November 8, 2026Jubilee, MusicNo Comments

Hosted by Ernie Whitman, this 1944 episode of Jubilee features incredible performances by Duke Ellington and his band, virtuoso piano styling from Art Tatum, and contributions from Louis Jordan, Betty Rochelle, and Jimmy Rogers.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Bob Crosby – Sugarfoot Strut. ep721, 1944

By Keith August 17, 2025GI Jive, Music

GI Jil has the robot of the music world, her handy jukebox, and she's ready to play the tunes. Bob Crosby leads off with, the Sugarfoot Strut. After a dedication…

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…

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Stan Kenton – Eager Beaver. ep704, 1944

By Keith June 29, 2025GI Jive, Music

Requests are handled by every Gi's favorite DJ, GI Jill. She dedicates the songs, and plays them for service men serving overseas. Stan Kinton plays, Eager Beaver. Bing Crosby sings,…

Jubilee – Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong. 431018 (Retro Intro)

By Keith October 18, 2013Jubilee, Music

This is it, the first anniversary show of Jubilee. As talked about on last week's show. It's so jam packed with favorites from the year, there's almost no time for…