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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
This week, we’re gonna hear some horns with songs from Ozomatli, Antibalas, They Might Be Giants’s Other Thing Brass Band, Too Many Zooz, Maynard F...
- Added: Aug 22, 2022
- Length: 56:49
This week, we are celebrating the memory of Morgan Taylor, the creator of Gustafer Yellowgold and long-time friend of the show who passed away earl...
- Added: Aug 14, 2022
- Length: 56:54
This week, Josh Lovelace is coming by to talk about his third Young Folk album, Moonwalking, and sing some songs, plus we’ll hear a new song from J...
- Added: Aug 08, 2022
- Length: 52:37
This week, Aric Bieganek is coming by to sing some songs, plus we’ll hear new music from Alex the Astronaut and Wendy & DB—plus songs from Brian En...
- Added: Aug 02, 2022
- Length: 54:08
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
This week, Papa Siama is coming by the studio to play some songs inspired by his time growing up in Congo, plus we’ll hear new songs from Sugar Fre...
- Added: Jul 24, 2022
- Length: 56:23
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
This week, Louis & Dan & the Invisible Band will stop by and sing some songs and introduce some visible band members, plus we’ll hear songs from Th...
- Added: Jul 18, 2022
- Length: 55:53
This week, we’ll hear new songs from the Roughhousers and Michael Franti, plus we’ll hear songs from Sharon Jones, Shovels & Rope, Lunch Money, Ada...
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 55:01
This week on Afterglow, we explore the King Of Swing, Mr. Benny Goodman, and the many singers who front his big band. We’ll hear Goodman with singe...
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, we take a look at some of the jazz and swing tunes from the 1950s Capitol Records diva Kay Starr, in honor of her 100th birthday.
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Francisco Canaro's music with his small ensembles, Quinteto Pirincho and Quinteto Don Pancho.
Bought by WXXI Rochester
- Added: Jul 10, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
This week, we’ll hear new songs from Josh Lovelace’s Young Folk project, Mama B, Regina Spektor, Nathalia, and Smith & Yarn, plus we’ll listen to W...
- Added: Jul 06, 2022
- Length: 55:38
Classics for Kids is a fun introduction to classical music for kids of all ages. Each month focuses on a different composer. In April, 2022 we cel...
Bought by High Plains Public Radio, KWAX, KVLU, KUHF, and WHRV
- Added: Jul 01, 2022
- Length: 32:33
- Purchases: 5
This week, we’ll hear new songs from Josh Lovelace’s Young Folk project, The Roughhousers, Brady Rymer, and Sugar Free Allstars, plus we’ll hear mu...
- Added: Jun 29, 2022
- Length: 56:50
This week, we’ll hear new songs from Josh Lovelace’s Young Folk project, The Roughhousers, Go Banana Go, and Brady Rymer & the Little Band that Cou...
- Added: Jun 20, 2022
- Length: 55:50
This week, we’ll hear new songs from Josh Lovelace, Jasmyn, Benny & Friends, and Justin Roberts, plus we’ll hear songs by Dan & Claudia Zanes, Otis...
- Added: Jun 13, 2022
- Length: 51:20
This week, Jesse Norell is coming by to sing a couple of songs from his new Aorta Borealis album, plus we’ll hear new music from the Roughhousers, ...
- Added: Jun 05, 2022
- Length: 58:50
It’s Afterglow’s semi-annual check-in with the latest in vocal jazz and traditional pop singers, exploring what’s new from favorites like Cecile Mc...
- Added: May 31, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, we’ve got lots of new music, including tracks from The Roughhousers, featuring members of X and Old 97’s, as well as from Josh Lovelace,...
- Added: May 30, 2022
- Length: 56:08
This week on Afterglow, we're celebrating Sir Paul McCartney's 80th birthday by exploring the jazz side of the fab four. We'll hear jazz versions o...
- Added: May 19, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, Todd ’n’ Tina are stopping by to sing a few of their goofy songs, plus we’ll listen to music from Rhythm Child, Iggy Pop, Diana Ross, Di...
- Added: May 16, 2022
- Length: 56:35
