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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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Classical Musical Pioneers of the Avenue
September 30, 2022
Meet the classical music pioneers of the Avenue, including Carol Brice and David Baker.
Avenue Connections: John Coltrane
September 22, 2022
Discover the Indiana Avenue connections of John Coltrane.
Naptown Legends: Creed Taylor Pt. 2
September 16, 2022
This week we continue our tribute to the legendary jazz producer Creed Taylor.
The Guitar Landscape of Wes Montgomery’s Indianapolis
September 2, 2022
Meet the Avenue guitarists that influenced Wes Montgomery's style and sound.
More Forgotten Legends of the Avenue
August 26, 2022
This week we continue our ongoing series celebrating the forgotten legends of the Avenue. ...
Naptown Legends: Carl Perkins Pt. 2
August 19, 2022
Part two of our tribute to the Indy-born jazz piano legend Carl Perkins.
Naptown Legends: Carl Perkins Pt. 1
August 12, 2022
Part one of our tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins.
Naptown Legends: Sarah McLawler
August 5, 2022
Celebrate the August birthday of the legendary Naptown musician Sarah McLawler. During her...
Naptown Legends: Jimmy Wormick
July 28, 2022
This week we’ll pay tribute to Jimmy Wormick, a legendary Naptown jazz trombonist.
Naptown Legends: Clifford Ratliff
July 21, 2022
Enjoy an hour of words and music from the great Naptown jazz trumpeter Clifford Ratliff.
Remembering Steve Odle
July 15, 2022
Celebrate the life and music of Steve Odle, lead vocalist for the Indianapolis soul music group...
The Avenue After Hours
July 8, 2022
During the mid-20th Century, the fun on Indiana Avenue didn’t stop at closing time.
Avenue Connections: Brother Jack McDuff
July 1, 2022
Brother Jack McDuff is one of the most celebrated jazz organists in music history, but few...
Female Impersonators on the Avenue
June 24, 2022
Nearly every club on the Avenue featured drag queens and trans performers - billed as female...
The Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival
June 16, 2022
This week we preview the Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival.
Avenue Rap Samples Pt. 3
June 9, 2022
This week, we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Avenue music samples in hip-hop....
The Indianapolis Recorder’s Dream Band Contest
June 3, 2022
This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band” contest, which...
Indiana Avenue’s Torch Singers
May 27, 2022
This week we explore torch songs – songs lamenting unrequited or lost loves. Featuring an...
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