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Explore the musical legacy of Gary, Indiana's Bud Pressner. His career in music stretched over 50 years and covered an enormous range of musical expression, from big bands to electronic dance music.

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.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gary, Indiana's Vivian Carter. During the 1950s, Carter co-founded the influential independent record label Vee-Jay Records.

This week, Kyle talks with Indianapolis blues and R&B vocalist Debbie Nelson of the In Full Transition band. The two discuss her early years growing up along Indiana Avenue.

On this week's show Kyle's guest is Elayne Jones, a world renown percussionist and the first Black woman in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Jones worked with some of the greatest orchestras and conductors of the 20th Century, including Leopold Stokowski and Duke Ellington.

A special tribute to the late Chick Corea and his collaborations with Naptown jazz masters like Freddie Hubbard, Virgil Jones, Phil Ranelin, and Slide Hampton.

Celebrate the life and music of drummer “Killer” Ray Appleton. Throughout his career, "Killer" Ray performed with jazz legends like Wes Montgomery, David Baker, Freddie Hubbard and John Coltrane.

You may know Daniel Smith from his work with the Danielson Famile, or his solo project Brother Daniel. This week, Kyle Long talks with Smith about the music he composed for the film "Electric Jesus."

Orval “Baggie” Hardimon, legend of the Kokomo music scene, is spotlighted in this week’s episode. Kyle Long showcases rare and unreleased work by Hardimon, as well as celebrating the 50th anniversary of an album co-written by a Hoosier — Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.”

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we look back on the life and music of vocalist Joe Trotter. Trotter is best remembered for his work with the legendary Indianapolis funk band Amnesty.