Jazz – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

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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…

Jubilee (AFRS) Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughn. ep121, 450208

By Keith February 8, 2024Jubilee, Music

hosted by Ernie whitman. Playlist: Billy Ebstien plays, Airmail Special. The Gene Kroopa Trio are onboard to play, Dark Eyes. followed by, My Blue Heaven. Sarah Vaughn joins Ernie for…

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

Jubilee(AFRS) Earl Hines, Gary Moore. ep105, 441011

By Keith January 26, 2024Jubilee, Music

Today's show is a playlist of fun: Host, Ernie Whitman gets the jazz going with Erl Hines and his orchestra who play, I Know That You Know. The Lou Mel…

"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.

Command Performance – Jack Benny, James Cagney. ep156, 441230

By Keith December 30, 2023Command Performance, Music

Audio isn't so good. Jack Benny and Deanna Durbin talk about his recent USO tour to the South Pacific, and generally tell jokes and puns. Deanna sings, Walk Alone. Deanna…

Jubilee (AFRS) Elmer Fain, Tommy Dorsey. ep91, 440807

By Keith September 1, 2023Jubilee, Music

Ernie Whitman dishes out the jive as he hosts the show, and calls tonights entertainers out just for you. Playlist: Elmer Faine and his band play, Swing. The Goldengate Quartet…

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Jubilee – Alvino Rey, Lillian Randolph. ep139, 450709

By Keith July 9, 2023Jubilee, Music

That swinging musical show for Armed Forces Radio, full of jazzy jive. Playlist: Ernie Whitman hosts, and calls on Jimmy Lunceford to kick things off with, Deep Rhythm. Tina Dixon…

Jubilee (AFRS) Jimmie Lunceford. ep138, 450702

By Keith July 2, 2023Jubilee, Music

Playlist: Ernie Whitman calls on Jimmy Lunceford to get the jazzy fun started with a song, Little John Tina Dixon sings, I Feel So Good Today. Jimmy and the band…

Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Thanksgiving with Dorothy Lamour. 471127

By Keith June 27, 2023Al Jolson, Music

Telling about his Thanksgiving wishes, Al gets into his first song. Playlist California Here I Come. (Al Jolson) Oscar LaVant talks politics, and his wife wanting to run for office.…

Bing Crosby – Guest: Donald O’Connor. ep105, 520430

By Keith June 7, 2023Bing Crosby, Music

Sponsored by: Chesterfield. Also features: John Scot Trotter, and the Rythmaires. Playlist: Jokes about the Kentucky Derby, and Bing's racehorses start the show. Bing sings, Am I in Love. Bing…

GI Jive – Tommy Dorsey, Mandy Make Up Your Mind. ep271, 1943

By Keith May 9, 2023GI Jive, Music

The jukebox of the air by and for enlisted men. Playlist: Tommy Dorsey plays, Mandy Make Up Your Mind. News item, In Allaskan waters a downed bomber is kept afloat…