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Stars have always been an inspiration for songwriters, and this week on Afterglow, we’ll explore those Stardust melodies written by Hoagy Carmichae...
- Added: Jan 03, 2024
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, I’ll explore the influence of country music on jazz and traditional pop songs from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. We’ll hear coun...
- Added: Jan 02, 2024
- Length: 59:00
Every year, we take the final show and say a thank you and raise a glass to the musicians who passed. This is that show.
Bought by KSRQ, KHNS, KWIT, The Bear 91.3, KUCA-FM, KTRL and more
- Added: Dec 24, 2023
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 7
E.Y. “Yip” Harburg wrote words to some of the most memorable songs in American culture, including “Over The Rainbow” and “It’s Only A Paper Moon” a...
- Added: Dec 14, 2023
- Length: 59:00
For the 7th year straight, music specials producer Paul Ingles offers the thoughtful, heart-felt, year-end compendium program that allows us all to...
Bought by WORT, Spokane Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WUSF, WHCP-LP Cambridge and more
- Added: Dec 12, 2023
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 40
I would really like to keep score on how many of these Lost Christmas Songs I have collected for you. At least the ones you actually recognize. Add...
- Added: Dec 10, 2023
- Length: 58:26
- Purchases: 2
We’re looking up at the moon this week, exploring jazz standards all about our lunar companion, like “Fly Me To The Moon,” “Moon River,” and many m...
- Added: Dec 08, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Salt Lick Sessions artists cover your favorite and soon-to-be-favorite holiday music! Host Beane showcases their fresh and sometimes moving takes o...
- Added: Dec 05, 2023
- Length: 59:00
We’re celebrating the 100th birthday of bebop vocalist Bob Dorough, listening to some of his hip jazz tunes like “Devil May Care” and “Comin’ Home ...
- Added: Dec 01, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Vocalist Courtney Burton and the Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra perform distinctive holiday shows. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Courtney ...
- Added: Nov 30, 2023
- Length: 08:00
Vocalist Courtney Burton leads the Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra in four holiday shows this season. Catch the act at 7pm Thursday December 21 at...
- Added: Nov 30, 2023
- Length: 08:00
We’re celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday by exploring his musical partnership with the great arranger Nelson Riddle, including their work on icon...
- Added: Nov 17, 2023
- Length: 59:00
We take a listen to some recent releases for the second half of the year, including new music from singers Laufey, Veronica Swift, Caity Gyorgy, an...
- Added: Nov 17, 2023
- Length: 59:00
We pay tribute to jazz guitarist Barney Kessel and his work with notable singers like Billie Holiday, Dean Martin, Anita O’Day and many more.
- Added: Nov 16, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Music celebrities that have passed often have fans that come to the grave sites and leave gifts. Here is a list of some of the more famous ones.
- Added: Oct 21, 2023
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 7
Jo Stafford was one of the finest, most versatile singers from 1940s and 50, a chameleon who was at ease singing jazz, pop, country, folk, and even...
- Added: Oct 18, 2023
- Length: 59:00
The Rolling Stones are putting out new hits. Mick Jagger is 80. Is he the oldest person to have a hit? Not by 21 years. The oldest person to go...
- Added: Oct 08, 2023
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 6
Disney. The soundtrack of our childhood. This week on Afterglow, in honor of Disney's 100th anniversary, I’ll explore the jazz side of Disney songs...
- Added: Sep 11, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Vernon Duke immigrated to America as a classical composer, and became one of the finest songwriters in popular music. This week, we’ll explore his ...
- Added: Sep 11, 2023
- Length: 59:00
What do Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, and Louis Prima all have in common? Their Italian-American heritage, of course! This week on After...
- Added: Sep 08, 2023
- Length: 59:00
We’ll continue our ongoing celebration of the late Tony Bennett with a look at his lengthy late-career revival. In 1986, he returned to the recordi...
- Added: Aug 22, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, it’s part two of an exploration of colorful songs from the Great American Songbook, as we feature “Little White Lies,” “Tha...
- Added: Aug 12, 2023
- Length: 59:00
We continue our tribute to the late Tony Bennett, with a look at some of his sessions with solo piano, highlighting his work with jazz pianist Bill...
- Added: Aug 01, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week, we’re looking at “book songs” from the songbook. Flip through the pages with Afterglow as we peruse songs about reading and writing, lik...
- Added: Jul 28, 2023
- Length: 59:00
On this Afterglow special, we’ll continue our tribute to the great Tony Bennett, who passed away at age 96 on July 21st. We'll feature recordings h...
Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif.
- Added: Jul 25, 2023
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
