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AG 22-13: 2022 Grammy Award Preview, 3/21/2022
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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It’s Afterglow’s annual preview of Grammy nominees in the Vocal Jazz and Traditional Pop categories, ahead of the postponed award ceremony, now sch...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
AG 22-11: Lucky To Be Me: The Songs Comden and Green, 3/7/2022
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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This week, we explore the musical partnership of Betty Comden and Adolph Green, two songwriters who contributed gems like “Just In Time” and “The P...

  • Added: Feb 14, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
The Two Williams: Spencer and Clarence (Black History Month Special)
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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On this Afterglow special for Black History Month, we explore the songs of two unrelated black jazz composers from the early 20th century: Spencer ...

  • Added: Jan 24, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
AG 22-04: Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Van Heusen, 1/17/2022
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
Caption: Jimmy Van Heusen with Frank Sinatra in the 1950s. Van Heusen and Sinatra met in the 1930s and collaborated over the next 40 years, Credit: NPR
This week on the show, we’ll feature the many songs of songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen, as performed by his good friend Frank Sinatra, including “Come ...

  • Added: Jan 03, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
AG 22-01: Bing Crosby Duets, 12/27/2021
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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As the elder statesman of jazz, Bing Crosby would often share the stage with many of the great singers of his day. This week on Afterglow, we’ll fe...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
The Merriest: A Swingin' Afterglow Christmas (Holiday Special)
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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It’s the holiday season, and on this Afterglow special, we’re keeping things light and snappy this week as we dance along to some swinging holiday ...

Bought by WHRV, KCME, Maine Public Radio, and Troy Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 02, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Let's Begin: A New Year Special
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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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...

Bought by High Plains Public Radio, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, WHRV, Troy Public Radio, Troy Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 11, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
I Hear Music: Songs About Songwriting (Funder)
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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On this fundraising episode of Afterglow, we get a little self-reflective, and explore songs from the Great American Songbook all about the art of ...

Bought by KRCU Public Radio and WDCB


  • Added: Sep 01, 2021
  • Length: 50:00
  • Purchases: 2
FUNDRAISER (Evergreen): Jazz Vocal Duets
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
Caption: Ella and Louis
In this fundraising special, we turn the spotlight on the art of the jazz vocal duet, including Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby an...

Bought by Troy Public Radio, Harford Community Radio, WDCB, and Tri States Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 16, 2020
  • Length: 47:00
  • Purchases: 4
100 Years of Doris Day, Jazz Singer
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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Doris Day was a pop star and a film star, but on this Afterglow special, I’ll highlight the often overlooked aspect of her career: a jazz singer. W...

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, Troy Public Radio, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 03, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
The Lennon/McCartney Jazz Songbook
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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On this Afterglow special, we explore the jazz side of the fab four, with a few jazz versions of Beatles songs, performed by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank...

Bought by KMUW, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 28, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Black History Month Special: The Songs of Razaf and Waller
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
Caption: Fats Waller, Credit: Library of Congress
Celebrate Black History Month with an exploration of the songs from one of the most influential songwriting duos of the 20th century: Andy Razaf an...

Bought by KTXK, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, KMUW, Radio Catskill, WBGO and more


  • Added: Jan 21, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
A Modern Jazz Christmas (Afterglow Holiday Special)
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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You won't hear any Bing, Rosie, or Ella on this show! On this Afterglow Holiday Special, we'll hear some Christmastime favorites sung by contempora...

Bought by KCME, WVRU, KCME, WDET Detroit Public Radio, WJAB and more


  • Added: Nov 07, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
FALL FUNDRAISER: Songs Of The Season
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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On this fall fundraising edition of Afterglow, we look at songs for the fall season, including "Autumn Leaves," "Autumn In New York," and "Septembe...

Bought by KRCU Public Radio, Tri States Public Radio, and Tri States Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 18, 2019
  • Length: 47:00
  • Purchases: 3
FUNDRAISER (Evergreen): The Harry Warren Songbook
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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On this fundraising edition of Afterglow, we look at the music of songwriter Harry Warren, known for such diverse songs as "Lullaby of Broadway," "...

Bought by Tri States Public Radio and Tri States Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 18, 2019
  • Length: 47:00
  • Purchases: 2
Nat King Cole Centennial: Cole in the 1940s
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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March 17th marks Nat King Cole's centennial, and on this program, we chronicle his rise to stardom in the 1940s.

Bought by KMUW, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, Troy Public Radio, and WJSU


  • Added: Feb 20, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Women's History Month: Blossom Dearie On Verve
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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Singer Blossom Dearie could be coy, cute, heartbreaking funny, and intimate, and she exhibited all of it on her six albums for Verve Records in the...

Bought by KMUW


  • Added: Feb 20, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Quiet Storm (Week of August 21-27, 2017)
From: Skeeter Sanders
Series: The Quiet Storm
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"Smooth Jazz With a Touch of Soul From the Heart of the Green Mountains."

  • Added: Aug 17, 2017
  • Length: 01:56:24
The Quiet Storm (Week of August 14-20, 2017)
From: Skeeter Sanders
Series: The Quiet Storm
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"Smooth Jazz With a Touch of Soul From the Heart of the Green Mountains."

  • Added: Aug 08, 2017
  • Length: 01:57:40
Let's Fall In Love! (Valentine's Special!)
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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An Afterglow show perfect for Valentine's Day! This week, we're saluting L-O-V-E with love songs from the Great American Songbook sung by Chet Bake...

Bought by Troy Public Radio, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, Troy Public Radio, and Troy Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 12, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
The Quiet Storm Independence Day Special (Week of June 26-July 2, 2017)
From: Skeeter Sanders
Series: The Quiet Storm
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"Smooth Jazz With a Touch of Soul From the Heart of the Green Mountains."

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Jun 19, 2017
  • Length: 01:57:40
  • Purchases: 1