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This week and next, we’ll celebrate two of the members of the so-called “Rat Pack.” This week, a close look at the life and music of “The King Of C...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
We’re celebrating the songbook of Hoagy Carmichael for his birthday on November 22nd, including “Star Dust,” “Skylark,” and “The Nearness Of You,” ...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
This week, we explore the songbook of one of the greatest songwriters of the second half of the 20th century, Joni Mitchell. We'll hear her songs p...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
Afterglow continues its look at some less familiar singers this week, by exploring the work of male crooners David Allyn, Rocky Cole, and Deno Kannes.
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
We’re continuing our exploration of some less-familiar jazz voices this week, with a close look at some female jazz and pop vocalists from the late...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, we explore the unlikely classical music origins of pop songs like “Baubles, Bangles, and Beads,” “Lover, Come Back To Me,” ...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
They may not be as well known as Rodgers and Hammerstein, but the songwriting duo of Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz nevertheless made significant...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
Was “Heat Wave” an Irving Berlin song or a Martha and the Vandellas song? Was “In The Still of the Night” a Cole Porter song or a Five Satins song?...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
It’s vocal jazz interpretations of the music of Bob Dylan, this week on Afterglow, including covers by Nina Simone, Madeleine Peyroux, and more.
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
The leaves are changing from green to red, the air outside is brisk and cool, autumn is upon us. And that means it’s the time of year for Afterglow...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
This week, we take a stroll through the Great American Songbook, exploring songs like “Would You Like To Take A Walk,” “I Walk A Little Faster” and...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
Not every composer had the extensive catalog of George Gershwin or Irving Berlin. This week, we’ll explore songwriters like Ann Ronnel, Brooks Bowm...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
This week, we remember the artistry of American songwriter Stephen Sondheim, and his many contributions to the American songbook, like “Small World...
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:00
A centennial celebration of Indiana trombonist J.J. Johnson as both composer and innovative instrumentalist.
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 59:04
American Bandstand salute!
- Added: Aug 07, 2024
- Length: 01:55:46
- Added: Aug 06, 2024
- Length: 56:30
- Purchases: 1
Jazz on a Half Shell with Zia the Cat 08-04-24
- Added: Aug 06, 2024
- Length: 02:51:16
- Added: Aug 06, 2024
- Length: 01:58:30
Music on the Sunny Side with Winston Day 08-04-24
- Added: Aug 06, 2024
- Length: 02:55:19
- Added: Aug 06, 2024
- Length: 55:05
Luther’s House Party with Luther Kent 08-03-24
- Added: Aug 06, 2024
- Length: 01:56:20
Louisiana Gumbo with Pat McBride 08-03-24
- Added: Aug 06, 2024
- Length: 58:11
The Buffet with students in the Radio Training Program 08-03-24
- Added: Aug 05, 2024
- Length: 59:13
Blues From the Road with Larry Garner 08-03-24
- Added: Aug 05, 2024
- Length: 57:19
Mo Good Stuff with Leah Smith 08-03-24
- Added: Aug 05, 2024
- Length: 58:29
