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The Fabulous Moonlighters
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The Fabulous Moonlighters
May 20, 2021

Celebrate the music of the Fabulous Moonlighters, one of the hottest bands on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s. The group left behind a catalog of classic funk and soul releases on Indianapolis labels.

Celebrating the Legacy of Bob Porter
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Celebrating the Legacy of Bob Porter
May 13, 2021

Explore the Indiana Avenue connection with the late Grammy-winning producer Bob Porter.

Rev. Dennis Freeman
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Rev. Dennis Freeman
May 7, 2021

Enjoy words and music from Reverend Dennis Freeman - one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis gospel music. Rev. Freeman is a composer, bandleader and keyboardist.

Slide Hampton
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Slide Hampton
April 28, 2021

Trombonist Slide Hampton is one of the greatest living legends of Indiana Avenue, having performed with some of the biggest names of jazz music, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, and more.

Trevor Bacon
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Trevor Bacon
April 21, 2021

Celebrate the life of Trevor Bacon, one of the brightest stars to emerge from Indiana Avenue. Bacon achieved national recognition as a vocalist and guitarist with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra.

Freddie Hubbard
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Freddie Hubbard
April 15, 2021

April is Jazz Appreciation Month. April is also the month we celebrate the birthday of jazz legend Freddie Hubbard, one of the most important musicians associated with the Indiana Avenue scene.

The Birthplace of Hoosier Rock & Roll
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The Birthplace of Hoosier Rock & Roll
April 8, 2021

The first rock and roll concerts in the Hoosier state took place on Indiana Avenue, and the Avenue's scene also produced some of Indianas first homegrown rock and roll stars.

Jimmy Coe (Part 3)
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Jimmy Coe (Part 3)
April 1, 2021

The final installment of our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe. March 20 of 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Coes birth.

Jimmy Coe (Part 2)
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Jimmy Coe (Part 2)
March 25, 2021

We continue our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe with a look at Coes classic rhythm and blues recordings for the States record label during the early 1950s.

Jimmy Coe (Part 1)
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Jimmy Coe (Part 1)
March 18, 2021

Celebrate the life of saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe, one of The Avenue's greatest music legends. Coe was an important figure in big band jazz, rhythm & blues, and rock & roll music in Naptown.

The Women Who Shaped The Avenue
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The Women Who Shaped The Avenue
March 11, 2021

Since the earliest days of Indiana Avenue, women have played a huge role in shaping the neighborhood's musical legacy. This week, explore historic recordings from Nina Reeves, Flo Garvin and more.

Porgy and Bess
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Porgy and Bess
March 4, 2021

John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue music scene, and both were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin's iconic opera Porgy and Bess.

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