In the 1943 musical Reveille with Beverly, a character named Beverly Ross moderates a radio show with swing music, dedicated to local servicemen. It was based on the Reveille with Beverly radio show hosted by Jean Ruth Hay. 
The movie/musical works today because it contains some of the greatest American music ever made, from artists such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, and The Mills Brothers.

Duke Ellington and Orchestra - "Take the 'A' Train" (click for great TCM video)

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