Rhythm & News Service

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Jefferson Public Radio's Rhythm & News Service. AAA, jazz, world, folk, NPR News.

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47 Pieces

UPDATE: Show is still in production. I've stopped uploading new episodes to PRX for the time being. Let me know if you're interested! - Eric Teel/JPR For over two decades, JPR's "Gourmet Oldies Show" has featured an extensive archive of classic R&B, Swing Jazz, Blues, Boogie Woogie, Country, much much more. It's the popular music of a time gone by to honor and celebrate the Golden Era of American vernacular music. Plus, each week features special trivia questions to test your knowledge of the past, and a set called "Ladies Choice."


Latest Pieces

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This week's program focuses on songs that reference the Jukebox - that popular piece of Americana at the center of musical culture for decades.

  • Added: Aug 21, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:58
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This week's show revolves around the word "stuff" and how it's use has evolved over time.

  • Added: Aug 12, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
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This week, a look at musical stars who got a very early start at their recording careers.

  • Added: Aug 06, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:58
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This week features another batch of songs about the events of life that are worth complaining about.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:58
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This week, Craig delves into the history of three songs: Flat Foot Floogie, Everyday I Have The Blues, and Slippin' & Slidin'.

  • Added: Jul 16, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:58
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Craig devotes a second week to the plethora of songs about walking.

  • Added: Jul 01, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:02
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This week begins a two-part series of programs that feature songs about walking.

  • Added: Jul 01, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:58
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This week's theme revolves around the arrival of the summer season. Most of the songs are well-known and iconic, but a few may be new discoveries!

  • Added: Jun 24, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:01
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This week, a selection of word-games and puzzles based on compound song and artist names. Also, a collection of songs about worry.

  • Added: Jun 19, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:59
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This week, all of the tunes have a commonality to them. See if you can guess what that is.

  • Added: Jun 10, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:59