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James Spaulding birthday celebration – Part 1
July 14, 2024
Part one of our birthday celebration of the saxophonist and flutist James Spaulding, one of...
The Complete Recordings of Sonny Johnson – Part 2
July 7, 2024
Part two about Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work...
The Complete Recordings of Sonny Johnson – Part 1
June 30, 2024
Learn about Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with...
Larry Clark - Part 2
June 23, 2024
Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his thoughts on the destruction of Indiana Avenue...
Larry Clark - Part 1
June 16, 2024
Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his memories of working on the Avenue plus never-before-heard...
Juneteenth blues celebration
June 9, 2024
A preview of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert: Gospel and Blues – The Roots...
Pookie Johnson and Wes Montgomery
June 2, 2024
Saxophonist Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson is a legend of the Avenue jazz scene. He is...
John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan of Porgy and Bess
May 26, 2024
Explore the lives and music of John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan. Both had deep roots on the...
Avenue musicians in Europe
May 19, 2024
Listen to music and interviews from Indianapolis musicians who lived and worked in Europe....
The rock and roll legends of The Avenue
May 12, 2024
A tribute to the Black rock and roll legends of Indianapolis ahead of The I Made Rock and Roll...
Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 3
May 5, 2024
The final episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley,...
Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 2
April 28, 2024
The second episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley,...
Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 1
April 21, 2024
The first episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley,...
The music of Al Coleman and The 3 Souls
April 14, 2024
Listen to music from The 3 Souls as we celebrate the life of Albert Coleman, a legendary Indianapolis...
Enoch "Sonny Boy" Williams
April 7, 2024
Learn about the life and music of Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a rhythm & blues...
The return of Merging Traffic
March 31, 2024
Learn about the history of Merging Traffic, an influential jazz fusion band that thrived in...
The Naptown Boogie Woogie Queen
March 24, 2024
Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the “Boogie Woogie Queen”...
Legendary Jazz Women of Indiana Avenue
March 17, 2024
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the legendary jazz women of Indiana...