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This week, Mark Chilla talks with jazz historian Will Friedwald about the early years of Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio, as they explore some...
- Added: Aug 25, 2022
- Length: 59:00
From the 1950s on, Ella Fitzgerald became known around the world as one of the most renowned live performers in jazz. This week, we’ll sample from ...
- Added: Aug 25, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Legendary trumpeter and educator Clark Terry had a career that lasted for nearly 70 years. This week, we’ll explore Terry’s work alongside singers ...
- Added: Jul 29, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Before Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, there was Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn. This week, we’ll explore the songs of these early songwriters, inc...
- Added: Jul 28, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Dave Brubeck was one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, and this week we’re exploring his work with singers like Tony Benne...
- Added: Jul 20, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, we explore the King Of Swing, Mr. Benny Goodman, and the many singers who front his big band. We’ll hear Goodman with singe...
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, we take a look at some of the jazz and swing tunes from the 1950s Capitol Records diva Kay Starr, in honor of her 100th birthday.
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Francisco Canaro's music with his small ensembles, Quinteto Pirincho and Quinteto Don Pancho.
Bought by WXXI Rochester
- Added: Jul 10, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
It’s Afterglow’s semi-annual check-in with the latest in vocal jazz and traditional pop singers, exploring what’s new from favorites like Cecile Mc...
- Added: May 31, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, we're celebrating Sir Paul McCartney's 80th birthday by exploring the jazz side of the fab four. We'll hear jazz versions o...
- Added: May 19, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, our spotlight is on one of the most prolific songwriters in jazz, composer Jimmy McHugh—who wrote many early jazz standards...
- Added: May 03, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Put on your dancing shoes as we cut a rug with the American Songbook. This week, I’ll be featuring jazz standards meant for dancing, including “I C...
- Added: Apr 13, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Doris Day was a pop star and a film star, but this week on Afterglow, I’ll highlight the often overlooked aspect of her career: a jazz singer. We’l...
- Added: Feb 28, 2022
- Length: 59:00
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
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 Great American Songbook is chockablock with antiquated notions of gender roles, but a few songs flip the script. This week, we explore songs of...
- Added: Feb 08, 2022
- Length: 59:00
We usually think of Billie Holiday as a small-group singer, but she also worked with several big bands. This week on Afterglow, we’ll hear Holiday’...
- Added: Jan 28, 2022
- Length: 59:00
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
In the 1950s and 60s, Ray Charles left his indelible mark on songs in a variety of genres, including R&B, pop, jazz, and even country. This week on...
- Added: Jan 07, 2022
- Length: 59:00
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
Music for the season from Oregon Repertory Singers, Portland Revels, and more.
Bought by RadioFreePalmer, Rhythm & News Service, WCNY, KWAX, and KMXT
- Added: Dec 13, 2021
- Length: 58:30
- Purchases: 5
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
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
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
Fritz Gearhart plays Beethoven
Bought by Rhythm & News Service, KWAX, RadioFreePalmer, WCNY, and KMXT
- Added: Nov 08, 2021
- Length: 58:30
- Purchases: 5
