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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.

Celebrating the music of Funk Inc.'s Steve Weakley - Part 1
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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, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.

The music of Al Coleman and The 3 Souls
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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 jazz drummer and entrepreneur who passed away earlier this year at the age of 96.

Enoch
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Enoch "Sonny Boy" Williams
April 7, 2024

Learn about the life and music of Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a rhythm & blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis.

The return of Merging Traffic
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The return of Merging Traffic
March 31, 2024

Learn about the history of Merging Traffic, an influential jazz fusion band that thrived in Indianapolis during the 1970s. Listen to interviews with members Kenny Simms, George Benn, and Ricky Knox and rare unreleased recordings from the group. 

The Naptown Boogie Woogie Queen
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The Naptown Boogie Woogie Queen
March 24, 2024

Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the “Boogie Woogie Queen” Christine Chatman. Her 1944 debut single “Naptown Boogie”, was a tribute to the city that helped launch her career.

Legendary Jazz Women of Indiana Avenue
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Legendary Jazz Women of Indiana Avenue
March 17, 2024

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the legendary jazz women of Indiana Avenue. Listen to classic music from Indianapolis women who made historical contributions to jazz, including Debbie Andrews, Sarah McLawler, Flo Garvin and the Hampton Sisters.

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