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James Spaulding birthday celebration – Part 1
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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 greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene. This week’s edition focuses on Spaulding’s work for the famous Blue Note label.

The Complete Recordings of Sonny Johnson – Part 2
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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 with Wes Montgomery. This episode includes live recordings of Johnson and Montgomery performing together.

The Complete Recordings of Sonny Johnson – Part 1
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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 Wes Montgomery. This is the first of two episodes and features Johnson’s early recordings with the Art Farmer Septet.

Larry Clark - Part 2
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Larry Clark - Part 2
June 23, 2024

Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his thoughts on the destruction of Indiana Avenue and discusses his unique archive of cassette tapes.

Larry Clark - Part 1
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Larry Clark - Part 1
June 16, 2024

Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his memories of working on the Avenue plus never-before-heard live recordings from his personal collection.

Juneteenth blues celebration
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Juneteenth blues celebration
June 9, 2024

A preview of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert: Gospel and Blues – The Roots of it All” and interviews with two of the concert’s performers, Lester Johnson and Debbie Nelson.

Pookie Johnson and Wes Montgomery
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Pookie Johnson and Wes Montgomery
June 2, 2024

Saxophonist Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson is a legend of the Avenue jazz scene. He is best known for his long association with the Montgomery Brothers: Buddy, Monk, and Wes. Hear music featuring Pookie Johnson’s recordings with Wes Montgomery.

John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan of Porgy and Bess
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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 Indiana Avenue scene and were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

Avenue musicians in Europe
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Avenue musicians in Europe
May 19, 2024

Listen to music and interviews from Indianapolis musicians who lived and worked in Europe. including Slide Hampton, Paul Weeden, Charles Tyler, Claudia Polley, George Chandler and The Presidents.

The rock and roll legends of The Avenue
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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 festival that comes to Downtown Indianapolis this month.

Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 3
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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, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.

Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 2
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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, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music. We'll focus on his work with the soul jazz band Funk Inc.

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