Jubilee
Fletcher Henderson, Lena Horne
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Jubilee is a musical variety program centered on Black performers and presented for wartime audiences. Its broadcasts bring together singers, instrumentalists, and bandleaders in a showcase of jazz, swing, and popular song.
The program’s appeal lies in hearing distinctive performers and ensembles share the spotlight. This recording features bandleader Fletcher Henderson and singer Lena Horne, offering a meeting of big-band jazz and Horne’s polished vocal style.
With music at its heart, Jubilee offers an engaging snapshot of Black musical talent on wartime radio, balancing lively performance with the intimacy of a broadcast showcase.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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