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Creed Taylor, who passed away earlier this year at age 93, was one of the most influential jazz record producers of the 20th century. This week, we...
- Added: Sep 23, 2022
- Length: 59:00
On this episode, it’s a roll call of first names in the Great American Songbook, including “Nancy With The Laughing Face,” “Happiness Is A Thing Ca...
- Added: Sep 08, 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
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
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
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
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
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
A conversation with composer Bill Marx about his jazz music and film scores and growing up with his father, Harpo Marx.
Bought by KZYX
- Added: May 10, 2021
- Length: 59:30
- Purchases: 1
Music selected by healthcare workers and front line responders in honor of their colleagues
- Added: Jan 12, 2021
- Length: 02:03:01
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
This week featuring great stories, reminiscences, and music featuring, the King Sisters, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, Kate Smith, Frank Sinatra, Pea...
- Added: Jul 23, 2020
- Length: 58:00
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
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
50 Years of Country is a blend of legendary country artists and traditional Country music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.
Bought by Raven Radio
- Added: Dec 09, 2019
- Length: 02:00:54
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Dec 08, 2019
- Length: 02:00:10
- Purchases: 2
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
