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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
The “conditional love song” became a staple of musical theater in its golden age, and this week on Afterglow, we’ll listen to jazz interpretations ...
- Added: Aug 05, 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
In the last of three episodes celebrating Judy Garland’s 100th birthday, we take a closer look at her final years in the 1950s and 60s, and her man...
- Added: Jul 19, 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
Classics for Kids is a fun introduction to classical music for kids of all ages. Each month focuses on a different composer. In April, 2022 we cel...
Bought by High Plains Public Radio, KWAX, KVLU, KUHF, and WHRV
- Added: Jul 01, 2022
- Length: 32:33
- Purchases: 5
What seems like procrastination might just be “the divine pause.” Which is where styles like Stan Kenton’s orchestra and Donald Byrd’s boogaloo era...
- Added: Jun 28, 2022
- Length: 02:00:02
- Purchases: 8
Two time Grammy Award winning Texas Swing fiddler and Asleep at the Wheel member Jason Roberts & the Jason Roberts Band recorded live at Ozark Folk...
- Added: Jun 22, 2022
- Length: 58:59
Caruso Sauce. Paganini’s Ravioli. Bizet Cake. Drinks. Sandwiches. Food trucks. It's amazing how many food and food-related items are named af...
Bought by WKPW, KTRL, WYAP, KWIT, Harford Community Radio and more
- Added: Jun 19, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 7
Tonight on The Live Feed we're heading back to the Boats and Bluegrass festival to hear from folk band, Dead Horses. The Duo from Milwaukee describ...
- Added: Jun 09, 2022
- Length: 52:46
The 1940s thru today’s new jazz releases are covered this episode. Current names like pianist Sven Anderson and orchestra leader Len Pierro stimula...
Bought by KJZX-Austin, WMOT, WVBI-LP, KHNS, WOUB and more
- Added: Jun 07, 2022
- Length: 02:00:01
- Purchases: 8
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
Tonight on The Sound we bring you the latest album from Becky Kapell titled, In It To Win It. Becky is a country and americana musician out of St. ...
- Added: May 27, 2022
- Length: 53:48
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
Many towns and cities are indelibly tied up with certain books and films. But few changed the fortunes of a town like a 1974 Bengali film named Son...
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: May 03, 2022
- Length: 06:00
- Purchases: 1
In this episode, Tim talks with clarinetist Jonathan Cohler about his cd “Latin Journey” with pianist Rasa Vitkauskaite.
- Added: May 03, 2022
- Length: 29:00
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
The Genesis Jazz Orchestra is ready for its Big Show welcoming spring, this Sunday. It will be in the Rosemount Community Center at 4PM. Genesis of...
- Added: Apr 22, 2022
- Length: 08:00
This week on Afterglow, our spotlight is on Miss Peggy Lee, with a closer look at the 1960s, a time when her music and persona became more sleek, r...
- Added: Apr 18, 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
Tonight on The Sound we bring you the debut album EXTEND, from Aura Vortex recording artists Robot Slide. This Minneapolis based band is comprised ...
- Added: Mar 29, 2022
- Length: 01:05:09
- Added: Mar 24, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
Tonight on The Live Feed we travel back in time to Karate Camp 2021 to bring you the sweet, swingin indie rock sounds of Minneapolis band Author. A...
- Added: Feb 25, 2022
- Length: 39:51
