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Echoes of Indiana Avenue

WFYI Public Media

Produced by Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long and narrated by musician Herman Butch Slaughter, Echoes of Indiana Avenue is an audio documentary focused on the cultural achievements of Black artists and musicians from central Indiana.

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00:16:32

Indiana Avenue Stomp – The music of Montana Taylor

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/02/23

Explore the music of Arthur “Montana” Taylor, an important blues and boogie-woogie pianist who performed on Indiana Avenue during the 1920s. Montana is best known for a series of recordings he made in 1929 with the Vocalion Record Company. Among those recordings was an instrumental composition titled “Indiana Avenue Stomp”.

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00:11:32

The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 3

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/02/16

Listen to the final episode in a three-part series exploring the complete works of Alonzo "Pookie" Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz saxophonist. We’ll share music from Johnson’s 1996 album “Legacy” and his 2003 recording with The Hampton Sisters.

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00:11:31

The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 2

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/02/09

Listen to the second episode of our three-part series exploring the complete works Alonzo "Pookie" Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz saxophonist. This episode includes rare and unreleased recordings featuring Johnson’s work with Uncle Funkenstein, Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and Steve Allee.

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00:13:39

The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 1

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/02/03

Enjoy the first in our three-part series on the complete recordings of the late Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson, a legendary Indiana Avenue jazz saxophonist. This episode explores Johnson’s early recordings.

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00:48:56

Remembering Reverend Dennis H. Freeman

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/01/26

Join us for a remembrance of Rev. Dennis H. Freeman, an important figure in Indianapolis gospel music. Freeman passed away on January 15, 2025, at 84. Listen to a 2021 interview WFYI’s Kyle long recorded with Freeman, along with rare recordings of his music.

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00:22:04

MLK, civil rights, and gospel music

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/01/19

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with an hour of gospel music from artists who performed on the Avenue, as we explore the connection between gospel music and the struggle for civil rights. Also, hear an interview with the Indianapolis-based historic preservationist Claudia Polley, who attended King’s 1959 speech in the Avenue neighborhood.

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00:19:04

Origins of the name Naptown

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/01/12

For nearly 100 years, the term Naptown has been used as a nickname for the city of Indianapolis. Listen to music celebrating Naptown from local jazz, blues, and soul musicians.

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00:17:17

Celebrating saxophonist Eddie Chamblee

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2025/01/05

Explore the life and music of saxophonist Eddie Chamblee, best known for his work in jazz and R&B music. Chamblee worked with many legendary performers, including Lionel Hampton, T-Bone Walker, Memphis Slim, and Dinah Washington.

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00:37:49

Indianapolis musicians remember jazz drummer Al Coleman

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/12/29

Learn about the legendary Avenue jazz drummer and entrepreneur Al Coleman, who passed away in February 2024. Hear interviews with his brother, organist Phil Coleman, and his friend and bandmate, guitarist Steve Weakley.

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00:50:05

Remembering midnight Christmas shows at The Walker

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/12/22

Learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre through interviews with Indianapolis musicians and media personalities who performed at the shows.

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00:16:55

Indiana Avenue’s Black Christmas parade

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/12/15

Listen to a tribute to the “Black Christmas Parade”, featuring music from Indianapolis bands that performed at the event on Indiana Avenue on December 19, 1970.

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00:14:07

Roy Haynes’ Avenue connections

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/12/08

Listen to a tribute to the legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes. He passed away last November at the age of 99. Hear classic jazz music from Haynes, featuring his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue.

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00:12:08

J.J. Johnson centennial celebration - Part 3

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/12/01

Listen to the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. We’ll focus on Johnson’s work in third stream music—a blend of classical and jazz music.

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00:15:29

J.J. Johnson centennial celebration - Part 2

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/11/24

Listen to the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. On this edition, we’ll focus on Johnson’s work in bebop and hard bop music with legends like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Max Roach, and many others.

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00:54:07

J.J. Johnson panel discussion recorded live at The...

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/11/17

This is the first episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. On this edition, listen to a discussion recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen, featuring an all-star panel of jazz musicians discussing Johnson’s work.

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00:15:15

Quincy Jones with the Masters of Indiana Avenue Jazz

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/11/10

Listen to the music of Quincy Jones and the masters of Indiana Avenue jazz. Quincy Jones was a legendary producer, musician, composer, and arranger. He died earlier this month at the age of 91.

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00:14:01

Naptown trumpet player Joe Mitchell

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/11/03

Explore the music of the Indianapolis trumpet player Joe Mitchell. He performed with many legendary bandleaders including Ray Charles, Count Basie, Jimmy Coe, and Earl Bostic.

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00:16:37

Avenue Halloween Playlist

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/10/27

Celebrate Halloween with a spooky playlist of music featuring artists who performed on the Avenue like Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and more.

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00:22:49

Doc Wheeler

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/10/20

Listen to music from the trombonist, disc jockey, and bandleader Doc Wheeler Morin. Doc’s music influenced some of the biggest stars of big band music, including Tommy Dorsey.

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00:20:05

Jerry Daniels and the Ink Spots

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/10/13

We're looking back at the life and music of vocalist Jerry Daniels, a founding member of the world-famous Ink Spots, founded around 1933. Listen to music featuring Daniels’ early work with the Ink Spots, and his last recordings during the 1980s.

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