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Image Info: The cover of Wes Montgomerys album A Day in the Life, which was produced by Creed Taylor.
Naptown Legends: Creed Taylor Pt. 1
September 08, 2022
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Buddy Montgomery
January 25, 2023
This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the January birthday of the late Indianapolis...
Music to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20, 2023
This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by listening...
Music from the Walker Theatre: Part 2- 1929
January 13, 2023
This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, explore the early musical history of the Walker Theatre...
Music from The Madam Walker Theatre: Part 1- 1928
January 6, 2023
Enjoy an hour of music from performers who appeared at The Walker in 1928.
Xmas at the Sunset Terrace
December 30, 2022
Enjoy an hour of holiday tunes by musicians who performed at the Sunset Terrace nightclub....
Midnight Christmas Concerts at the Walker
December 22, 2022
This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight...
The Original Rapper: Orville “Hoppy” Jones
December 15, 2022
Discover why Orville "Hoppy" Jones is considered by some to be the original rapper.
Naptown Legends: Rodney Stepp
December 9, 2022
Explore music legend Rodney Stepp's memories of growing up on the Avenue.
The Avenue on Blue Note Pt. 2
December 2, 2022
We continue our exploration of the Avenue’s contribution to Blue Note Records.
Avenue Rap Samples Pt. 4
December 2, 2022
We continue our ongoing look at the use of Indiana Avenue music samples in hip-hop.
The Avenue on Blue Note Pt. 1
November 20, 2022
Enjoy music by Avenue artists who performed on the jazz label Blue Note Records.
The Avenue Plays the Numbers
November 11, 2022
Learn all about the numbers, an illegal lottery game that thrived on the Avenue.
Halloween on the Avenue
November 4, 2022
Explore how Indiana Avenue residents celebrated Halloween through movies, music and more. ...
Pharoah Sanders and the Jazz Masters of Indiana Avenue
October 27, 2022
Explore jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders' connection to the jazz masters of the Avenue.
Remembering Art Rosenbaum
October 21, 2022
Celebrate the life and work of the Grammy-winning Indianapolis folklorist Art Rosenbaum.
Naptown Legends: Everett Greene Pt. 2
October 14, 2022
We continue our conversation with legendary jazz vocalist Everett Greene.
Naptown Legends: Everett Greene Pt. 1
October 7, 2022
Meet the legendary jazz and gospel vocalist, Everett Greene.
Classical Musical Pioneers of the Avenue
September 30, 2022
Meet the classical music pioneers of the Avenue, including Carol Brice and David Baker.
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