The Night Cafe

Series produced by Will Duchon

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Image by: Mystie Chamberlin 

A one-hour program of jazz vocals by classic and contemporary artists, broadcast by WMNR Fine Arts Radio (www.wmnr.org), hosted by Will Duchon.

Since 2006 Will Duchon's "The Night Café" has presented weekly programs featuring the best jazz vocalists of yesterday and today. The program has an intimate, late-night feel, and along with the music "The Night Café" occasionally features live interviews with current jazz artists.


151 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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A collection of some of Jimmy Van Heusen's best songs, sung by an eclectic group.

  • Added: Oct 16, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:31
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Jazz vocals sung by international artists.

  • Added: Oct 09, 2021
  • Length: 59:08
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Wistful songs recalling first love and distant memories.

  • Added: Jun 05, 2021
  • Length: 58:39
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Celebrating dancing through superb jazz vocals.

  • Added: May 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:55
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Verses and introductions to well-known jazz standards.

  • Added: Nov 03, 2018
  • Length: 56:40
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Jazz vocals by some unfamiliar names as well as a couple of surprise performances.

  • Added: Apr 22, 2021
  • Length: 01:01:29
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Superb jazz vocalists that may be unfamiliar.

  • Added: Mar 27, 2021
  • Length: 58:45
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Offerings from new voices on the jazz scene, as well as some Night Cafe favorites.

  • Added: Mar 13, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:42
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Jazz songs acclimated to the night.

  • Added: Feb 27, 2021
  • Length: 59:53
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A dozen duets to celebrate musical companionship.

  • Added: Apr 04, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:08
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Alternate takes on jazz standards.

  • Added: Sep 14, 2019
  • Length: 56:02
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Catching up on current jazz vocalists.

  • Added: Jan 23, 2021
  • Length: 59:25
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A mix of favorite Night Cafe standards and new releases.

  • Added: Jan 09, 2021
  • Length: 01:01:12
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Some of my favorite selections from Night Cafe programs in 2020.

  • Added: Jan 02, 2021
  • Length: 01:03:40
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Jazz vocals for Christmas by singers new and familiar.

Bought by KCME


  • Added: Dec 19, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:14
  • Purchases: 1
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Enjoying some recordings we've not heard for a long time from the Night Cafe shelf in the WMNR library.

  • Added: Feb 15, 2020
  • Length: 59:20
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Only male vocalists tonight at The Night Cafe.

  • Added: Dec 05, 2020
  • Length: 01:01:03
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Jazz vocals all about the glass being half-full.

  • Added: Nov 28, 2020
  • Length: 01:03:05
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Songs to celebrate Friday the 13th.

  • Added: Nov 14, 2015
  • Length: 55:58
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An eclectic mix of new releases and older favorites.

  • Added: Nov 07, 2020
  • Length: 01:05:19