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Creed Taylor, who passed away earlier this year at age 93, was one of the most influential jazz record producers of the 20th century. This week, we...
- Added: Sep 23, 2022
- Length: 59:00
One of our favorite things about fall is Halloween. You might even remember going out with your family for “Tricks or Treats.” While we don’t have ...
- Added: Sep 22, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. In memoriam, we take a look at the royal monarch's life through a musical le...
Bought by KSJE, KWAX, Troy Public Radio, WRTI, WNMU-FM and more
- Added: Sep 09, 2022
- Length: 01:58:23
- Purchases: 12
On this episode, it’s a roll call of first names in the Great American Songbook, including “Nancy With The Laughing Face,” “Happiness Is A Thing Ca...
- Added: Sep 08, 2022
- Length: 59:00
As a remembrance of all that was felt on September 11, 2001 - the day of coordinated terrorist hijacking attacks on the USA - we present 13 of the ...
- Added: Sep 07, 2022
- Length: 58:56
- Purchases: 2
The leaves are changing colors, the air outside is brisker, fall is upon us, and on this episode of Afterglow, we’ll be saluting some of the best a...
Bought by KRCU Public Radio, Troy Public Radio, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio
- Added: Aug 25, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
This week, Mark Chilla talks with jazz historian Will Friedwald about the early years of Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio, as they explore some...
- Added: Aug 25, 2022
- Length: 59:00
From the 1950s on, Ella Fitzgerald became known around the world as one of the most renowned live performers in jazz. This week, we’ll sample from ...
- Added: Aug 25, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Our journey of musical discovery continues with an historical exposé on some of our timeless jazz standards. This week, we bring you brand new reco...
- Added: Aug 25, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
I’ll admit that I’ve never been the best with numbers… so I hope you’ll join me as together, we learn about our 1-2-3s. Hear the sounds of timeless...
- Added: Aug 23, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
It wasn't exclusively "the blues" that started rock and roll. In previous shows we heard how the cha cha, mambo, bolero, and even sea shanty were ...
Bought by KPRG, KCHU, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], WYAP, KFCF FM and more
- Added: Aug 22, 2022
- Length: 04:59:00
- Purchases: 8
Our fall semester continues at Simply Timeless Academy as we learn a few lessons of “Give and Take.” Your instructors include such talents as Errol...
- Added: Aug 19, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
As many students return to the classroom, we’re taking you back to school for a few… lessons in jazz. Join host Jay Daniels for timeless music from...
- Added: Aug 18, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
Loretta Berning’s father, Major Harold Martin, was an Air Force pilot during World War II. Loretta came to StoryCorps to remember her father and a ...
- Added: Aug 09, 2022
- Length: 02:50
The “conditional love song” became a staple of musical theater in its golden age, and this week on Afterglow, we’ll listen to jazz interpretations ...
- Added: Aug 05, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Doesn’t it seem in life that for every answer we give, there are two or three more questions? Well, we have just a few of those this week as we bri...
- Added: Aug 02, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
Joni Mitchell's re-emergence onto the stage at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival had music specials producer Paul Ingles joining the multitude of musi...
Bought by KGLP and Prairie Public
- Added: Jul 30, 2022
- Length: 17:08
- Purchases: 2
Legendary trumpeter and educator Clark Terry had a career that lasted for nearly 70 years. This week, we’ll explore Terry’s work alongside singers ...
- Added: Jul 29, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Before Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, there was Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn. This week, we’ll explore the songs of these early songwriters, inc...
- Added: Jul 28, 2022
- Length: 59:00
It’s always a pleasure to share the latest recordings from the world of jazz… and this week, you’ll hear new music from talented artists like Tromb...
- Added: Jul 24, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
Dave Brubeck was one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, and this week we’re exploring his work with singers like Tony Benne...
- Added: Jul 20, 2022
- Length: 59:00
In the last of three episodes celebrating Judy Garland’s 100th birthday, we take a closer look at her final years in the 1950s and 60s, and her man...
- Added: Jul 19, 2022
- Length: 59:00
One of my very first pieces ever: A chronicle of my adventures doing sound for an Elvis Tribute Artist and a large ish gospel Church in Madison WI....
Bought by KUT
- Added: Jul 14, 2022
- Length: 06:18
- Purchases: 1
The people of Colombia love Tango and have honored Carlos Gardel's legacy since his tragic death there in 1935.
Bought by WXXI Rochester
- Added: Jul 12, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
Astor Piazzolla's collaboration with the Kronos Quartet at the end of his life.
Bought by WXXI Rochester
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
