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In the last years of his life, and no longer with the services of longtime writing partner Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington continued to compose mem...

  • Added: Apr 22, 2021
  • Length: 59:02
Caption: Richard Pender
It comes in at just over 650 pages, and weighs-in at just under three-and-a-half pounds. It’s also worth every word. Why? Because, if there’s anyth...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Apr 13, 2021
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Albert "Tootie" Heath, Credit: Ghylian Bell and Mychal Watts
Percussionist Tootie Heath shares the rhythms of a Jazz Master.

Bought by KMUW and KZUM


  • Added: Apr 11, 2021
  • Length: 28:53
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Kat Perkins, Credit: Vaney Popey
Kat Perkins writes songs, leads a music camp for kids and delivers motivational talks. All those things play into her singing, and she’s been singi...

  • Added: Apr 06, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
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Hour 1 of a 2 hour radio program produced by top public radio music documentary producer Paul Ingles that offers a deep dive celebration of the 197...

Bought by North State Public Radio, KFSK, WRVO Public Media, and KUHF


  • Added: Apr 05, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Phil Schaap, Credit: Jazz at Lincoln Center
For jazz radio host, educator, producer and archivist Phil Schaap, the music has been a life-long passion and joy.

  • Added: Apr 02, 2021
  • Length: 29:03
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Single hour version of a program spotlighting a 2020 documentary called HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING. Music host Paul Ingles talks abo...

Bought by WRVO Public Media, North State Public Radio, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Mar 30, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Part 2 of 2 spotlighting a 2020 documentary called HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING. Music host Paul Ingles talks about the late singer/so...

Bought by KUHF and KSJE


  • Added: Mar 29, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Part 2 of 2 spotlighting a 2020 documentary called HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING. Music host Paul Ingles talks about the late singer/so...

Bought by WHRV and Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi)


  • Added: Mar 26, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Hassan Shahid, Credit: Mai Ly
Hassan Shahid is a Minneapolis African American performer who writes frequently about love, despite the discord that is seemingly everywhere. Hassa...

  • Added: Mar 19, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Robert Robinson, Credit: photo by Terence Penister
Minneapolis gospel music icon Robert Robinson talked with Phil Nusbaum about Robert’s Black History Month show slated for Crooner’s 5PM, February 2...

  • Added: Feb 19, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Joyann Parker, Credit: Jeannine Marie
Joyann Parker Celebrates the Release of her new CD, Out of the Dark, Friday and Saturday Feb 19 and 20 at Crooners in Minneapolis. The new project ...

  • Added: Feb 11, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Charlie Parr, Credit: Shelly Mosman
Charlie Parr is the type of musician who is always refining past work while creating new work. So despite being limited by the pandemic, Charlie is...

  • Added: Dec 21, 2020
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Steve Schmidt, Credit: Kate Klaus
Steve Schmidt is a Midwestern songwriter who’s been at it for the long haul. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Steve said that his songs reflec...

  • Added: Dec 02, 2020
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Jazz 88 logo, Credit: Tim Nyberg (Octane Creative)
Ross Sutter sings and plays songs representing a variety of European cultures. But like most artists, Covid nearly ended all of his work. But Ross ...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2020
  • Length: 07:59
Caption: Sara Renner, Credit: Will Keeler
Sara Renner is a Twin Cities gospel singer with a big mission. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Sara first addressed how she got started singing.

  • Added: Nov 25, 2020
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Jazz 88 logo, Credit: Tim Nyberg (Octane Creative)
Charlotte Matis operates Blackbirds, a music store specializing in strings, at 3445 Cedar Avenue South in Minneapolis. The pandemic of course has c...

  • Added: Nov 18, 2020
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: The Foxgloves, Credit: Aaron Tinklenberg
Six Twin Cities women have come together to form the Foxgloves. The group features strong singing, playing and songwriting in both performance and ...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 05, 2020
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: The Foxgloves, Credit: Aaron Tinklenberg
Six Twin Cities women have come together to form the Foxgloves. The group just completed its first recording project together and features strong s...

  • Added: Nov 05, 2020
  • Length: 08:00
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We talk with music documentary director Mary Wharton and writer Bill Flanagan. They’ve collaborated with others to create the documentary we’re sp...

Bought by WNCW, WHRV, WKMS, North State Public Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Oct 28, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 7
Caption: Katia Cardenas, Credit: Rita Zenefski
Katia Cardenas is a Twin Cities Jazz singer who, because of the pandemic has hardly performed in 2020. But Katia’s songwriting goes on. Both the Co...

  • Added: Oct 23, 2020
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Pat Donohue, Credit: Philip Nusbaum
Pat Donohue leads a group of great players, the Prairie All-Stars, onto Crooner’s heated tent Thursday October 29 from 7 till 8:30 PM. Pat talked t...

  • Added: Oct 22, 2020
  • Length: 08:00
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we welcome talented composer, bassist and vocalist, Katie Ernst, who set the poetry of Dorothy Parker to music in an...

Bought by WLPR and WDCB


  • Added: Oct 20, 2020
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: John Leventhal and Rosanne Cash
It's our second hour with the multiple award-winning producer and musician John Leventhal, who in hour 1 pointed us to just a few of the albums he ...

Bought by North State Public Radio, KUHF, and KSJE


  • Added: Oct 11, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: John Leventhal
Today on the Music Archive Showcase, the first of a two part visit with top record producer and musician JOHN LEVENTHAL, who’s had a guiding hand i...

Bought by North State Public Radio, KUHF, and KSJE


  • Added: Oct 06, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3