Erskine_Hawkins – Retro Radio Podcast

"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, Music

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…

GI Jive – Benny Goodman – Lets Dance (AFRS). ep465

By Keith February 9, 2025GI Jive, Music

Playlist: Benny Goodman plays, Let's Dance. Henry Bussi plays, Hurry Home. Erskine Hawkins plays, Tuxedo Junction. Maxine Sullivan sings, Cow Cow Boogie.

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive – Erskine Hawkins – Limehouse Blues. ep449, 1943

By Keith November 3, 2024GI Jive, Music

Donna Reed is the guest DJ. Playlist: Erskine Hawkins plays, Limehouse Blues. Donna reads a few requests and dedicates Bing Crosby's song, Coming in on A Wing and a Prayer.…

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

Jubilee – Erskine Hawkins, Rochester. ep48, 431011

By Keith October 11, 2021Jubilee, Music

Note: Date is approximate, and may be 431018. Host Ernie Whitman gives a jive talking introduction for Erskine Hawkins, who plays, Let's Ball a While. Erskine then introduces vocalist, Jimmy…

Jubilee – Erskine Hawkins, Nat King Cole. ep45, 430920

By Keith September 20, 2018Jubilee, Music

Host Ernie Whitman introduces Erskine Hawkins, who kicks off the show with , the Bicycle Bounce. Leo 'Scatman' Watson sings, or make that scats, a tune, hence his name. I'm…

Jubilee – Erskine Hawkins, Rosetta Tharpe. ep43, 430906

By Keith September 6, 2014Jubilee, Music

Opening credits are cut. Host, Ernie Whitman turns it over to Erskine Hawkins, who opens with, Go Home. Rosetta Tharpe is on hand to sing, Sin is to Blame. Pianist,…