The Best Of AFRS Jubilee, Volume 15 - No. 109 & 166
This 1996 RST Records release captures the full spectrum of the AFRS Jubilee experience—big band arrangements, driving swing rhythms, and comedic interludes. The broadcasts curated here showcase why the program became such an essential part of American military entertainment, mixing sophisticated orchestral jazz with humor and showmanship. The big band numbers feature brilliant section work and standout soloists, while the comedy bits provide essential comic relief, all delivered with the immediacy of live radio broadcast. The sound quality is remarkably vivid for radio-era recordings, letting you hear every punch of the horns and every witty aside. A fascinating portrait of popular entertainment during the golden age of swing.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz, Non-Music |
| Style | Big Band Swing Comedy |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | RST Records |
| Year | 1996 |
| Country | Austria |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Jazz, Non-Music
- Style:
- Big Band, Swing, Comedy
- Label:
- RST Records
- Country:
- Austria
- Year:
- 1996
- . Armed Forces Radio Service - Jubilee #109, November 1944, Part 1
- 1. Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra - Introduction & Theme: One O'Clock Jump 1:18
- 2. Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra - Shau-La [Shower?] 3:04
- 3. Jack Benny, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Ernie "Bubbles" Whitman - Comedy Skit 5:06
- 4. Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra - The Bearmash Blues 5:27
- . Armed Forces Radio Service - Jubilee #109, November 1944, Part 2
- 5. Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra - Straighten Up And Fly Right 1:46
- 6. Jack Benny, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Ernie "Bubbles" Whitman - Comedy Skit 1:36
- 7. Jack Benny - Ida (Comedy Version) 1:59
- 8. The Loumell Morgan Trio - Them There Eyes 3:06
- 9. Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra - Tuxedo Junction 4:04
- 10. Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra - Sign-Off & Theme: One O'Clock Jump 0:45
- . Armed Forces Radio Service - Jubilee #166, January 1946, Part 1
- 11. Benny Goodman And His Orchestra - Introduction & Theme: One O'Clock Jump 1:38
- 12. Benny Goodman And His Orchestra - Lucky (You're Right, I'm Wrong) 4:20
- 13. Lena Horne - More And More 3:35
- 14. Gene Krupa Trio - Body And Soul 5:26
- . Armed Forces Radio Service - Jubilee #166, January 1946, Part 2
- 15. The Benny Goodman Quintet - Running Wild 3:57
- 16. Lena Horne - Come To Baby, Do 3:36
- 17. Joey Preston Sextette - King Porter Stomp 2:07
- 18. Benny Goodman And His Orchestra - Rattle And Roll 4:48
- 19. Benny Goodman And His Orchestra - Sign-Off & Theme: One O'Clock Jump 0:48
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