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J.J. Johnson - Part One
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J.J. Johnson - Part One
January 26, 2021

Born in 1924, J.J. Johnson was one of the most important musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. In part one of a three-part series, explore J.J. Johnson's early big band years.

Paul Weeden
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Paul Weeden
January 24, 2021

Celebrate the late great Indianapolis jazz guitarist Paul Weeden, who recorded and performed with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Coleman Hawkins, Nancy Wilson, and Count Basie.

Leroy Carr
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Leroy Carr
January 12, 2021

Explore the work of Leroy Carr, one of the earliest stars of Indiana Avenue whose songs became blues standards and have been performed by musical luminaries from Eartha Kitt to Eric Clapton.

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