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In 1964, Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto went from unknown to superstar nearly overnight, with her crossover hit “The Girl from Ipanema.” This wee...
- Added: Jul 10, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, we explore the colorful spectrum of the Great American Songbook, from “Red Sails In The Sunset” to “Deep Purple.”
- Added: Jun 30, 2023
- Length: 59:00
We’re taking a look at what’s new in the world of vocal jazz, exploring some recent releases by the duo Rachael and Vilray, singer Rickie Lee Jones...
- Added: Jun 29, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Soul singer Marvin Gaye was a reluctant R&B star. Gaye wanted to be a ballad singer, and he recorded the music of the Great American songbook mostl...
- Added: May 23, 2023
- Length: 59:00
We’ll continue highlighting the work of the “Rat Pack” this week, with a focus on “Mr. Wonderful” himself, Sammy Davis Jr. We’ll chronicle his reco...
- Added: May 10, 2023
- Length: 59:00
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: Apr 25, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, we explore the delicate touch and effortless swing of pianist Ellis Larkins, who would have turned 100 years old this week....
- Added: Apr 17, 2023
- Length: 59:00
The songs of Irving Berlin were featured in some of Hollywood’s first “Talkies,” and this week on Afterglow, we’ll explore the songwriter’s work in...
- Added: Apr 07, 2023
- Length: 59:00
We’re counting sheep with the Great American Songbook this week, as we explore standards all about dreaming, including “This Time The Dream’s On Me...
- Added: Apr 06, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, we look at some of full-time jazz instrumentalist, and part-time jazz singers, including Chet Baker, Buddy Rich, and Oscar ...
- Added: Mar 31, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week, we pay tribute to the great American songwriter Burt Bacharach, who brought style and sophistication to pop music in the 1960s. Bacharac...
- Added: Mar 23, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This was a Love song 2 hour Special.
- Added: Feb 20, 2023
- Length: 01:47:59
This week on Afterglow, we celebrate the early years of the First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald, with a close look at her work for Decca Records, wh...
- Added: Feb 20, 2023
- Length: 59:00
For Valentine’s Day, we’re exploring romance in the Great American Songbook, including songs like “Isn’t It Romantic,” “A Fine Romance,” and “This...
- Added: Jan 17, 2023
- Length: 59:00
The 65th annual Grammy Awards are on Sunday, February 5th. We’ll preview some of the vocal jazz nominees, including Samara Joy and Cecile McLorin S...
- Added: Jan 09, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week, we’ll examine the work of one of the great jazz arrangers: Marty Paich. Paich helped develop the cool, west coast sound in the 1950s, ar...
- Added: Jan 04, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Themes for this first radio episode of a new year are: “2022 Releases in Review” with six tracks, and “Jazz of the 1970s” with four tracks from tha...
Bought by KJZX-Austin, Northwest Public Broadcasting, KRZA, WYAP, KHNS and more
- Added: Jan 03, 2023
- Length: 02:00:02
- Purchases: 9
On this week’s episode of On Story, we bring you The Polar Express & Big Fish two classic films adapted from popular books which were seemingly una...
- Added: Dec 27, 2022
- Length: 54:00
The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....
Bought by KSLU
- Added: Dec 17, 2022
- Length: 59:37
- Purchases: 1
Ring in the New Year with Afterglow, as we explore songs and standards about new beginnings, including “Let’s Begin,” “Begin The Beguine,” and “I’m...
- Added: Dec 02, 2022
- Length: 59:00
For our Afterglow holiday show this year, we’ll be featuring some classic Christmas radio broadcasts, performed by favorite jazz singers like Bing ...
- Added: Dec 02, 2022
- Length: 59:00
We turn the spotlight on Frank Sinatra for his birthday. We’re examining Sinatra’s first five years as a recording artist, focusing on the fellow m...
- Added: Nov 16, 2022
- Length: 59:00
We’re checking in on what’s new in the world of vocal jazz for the second half of 2022, featuring new albums by Samara Joy, Sara Gazarek, and Racha...
- Added: Nov 15, 2022
- Length: 59:00
From “A Sunday Kind Of Love” all the way to “Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night of the Week),” we’re exploring days of the week as detailed in ...
- Added: Nov 08, 2022
- 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: Nov 08, 2022
- Length: 59:00
