Nat_King_Cole – Retro Radio Podcast

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Jubilee (AFRS) Cab Calloway Nat King Cole. ep65, 440207

By Keith October 18, 2026Jubilee, MusicNo Comments

Swing back to 1944 with a classic episode of Jubilee dedicated to the Navy Seabees! Hosted by Ernie Whitman, this broadcast features performances by jazz icon Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole and his trio, vocalist Dorothy Salter, and a hilarious guest appearance by Burns and Allen tackling jazz slang.

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, Music

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.

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

Jubilee – Jimmie Lunceford, Nat King Cole. ep85, 440613

By Keith June 13, 2021Jubilee, Music

Note: The correct original air date may be 440626. Host is Ernie "Bubbles" Whitman. Special guest is Carmen Miranda. Ernie lays down the jive as he introduces Jimmy Lunceford, who…

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…

ROTRDiary 35 The Hits of 1956 The Old Timers. (retro623)

By Keith March 30, 2018Music, Retro Original

One of the featured years this year in the podcast is 1956. The rock and roll era had begun, but there was still a lot of the old timers of…

Retro Christmas 2012 (407)

By Keith December 14, 2012Music, Retro Original2 Comments

The second installment of Christmas music. Over a full hour of classic tunes. Playlist: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. Miss Piggy - Santa Baby Brenda Lee - Rocking Around…