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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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Naptown trumpeter Michael Ridley

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/10/06

This week we explore the music of the Naptown trumpet player Michael Ridley. Michael played with some of the biggest stars in American music, but he’s best known for his work in jazz.

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00:11:54

Benny Golson's Avenue connections

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/09/29

Listen to a tribute to the Philadelphia saxophonist and composer Benny Golson who passed away recently. Throughout his career, Golson performed with legends of the Indiana Avenue jazz scene, including Freddie Hubbard and J.J. Johnson.

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00:17:40

The music of jazz drummer Paul Parker

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/09/22

Listen to music from Paul Parker, an important Indianapolis jazz drummer. Parker was among the most respected drummers on the Avenue jazz scene.

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00:17:20

Earl "Fox" Walker - Part 2

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/09/15

Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Earl “Fox” Walker, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer. This week’s show focuses on Walker’s recordings with the Indianapolis music legend Jimmy Coe.

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00:16:28

Earl "Fox" Walker - Part 1

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/09/08

For the next two weeks, explore the music of Earl “Fox” Walker, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer. This show will focus on Walker’s recordings with the Lionel Hampton band from 1946 to 1949.

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00:16:42

Mr. Trumpet Roger Jones

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/09/01

Explore the music of “Mr. Trumpet” Roger Jones, a legendary Indianapolis jazz musician who was considered the top trumpet player in Indianapolis in the mid-20th century.

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00:41:00

Remembering the life and music of Jimmy Guilford

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/08/25

Hear a tribute to the famed Indianapolis soul singer Jimmy Guilford, who passed away earlier this month. We’ll share a 2019 interview Guilford recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long and rare singles he recorded with the Lamplighters and Four Sounds.

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00:16:50

Little Bill Gaither – Part 3

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/08/18

Listen to the final episode in a three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist. On this week’s edition, hear a selection of music from Gaither’s final recordings.

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00:17:30

Little Bill Gaither - Part 2

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/08/11

The second episode in a three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.Gaither’s music was heavily influenced by the famous Indianapolis blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. This week's program focuses on Gaither’s interpretations of Carr’s music.

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00:18:02

Little Bill Gaither - Part 1

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/08/04

Part one of our three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.

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00:13:05

James Spaulding birthday celebration – Part 3

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/07/28

In our second episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, we’ll hear music from Spaulding’s work as a session leader.

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00:16:05

James Spaulding birthday celebration – Part 2

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/07/21

In our second episode in a three-part series celebrating the July birthday of the flutist and saxophonist James Spaulding, we’ll hear music from Spaulding’s work in experimental jazz.

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00:16:41

James Spaulding birthday celebration – Part 1

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/07/14

Part one of our birthday celebration of the saxophonist and flutist James Spaulding, one of the greatest living legends of the Avenue jazz scene. This week’s edition focuses on Spaulding’s work for the famous Blue Note label.

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00:13:51

The Complete Recordings of Sonny Johnson – Part 2

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/07/07

Part two about Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery. This episode includes live recordings of Johnson and Montgomery performing together.

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00:13:51

The Complete Recordings of Sonny Johnson – Part 1

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/06/30

Learn about Sonny Johnson, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer best known for his work with Wes Montgomery. This is the first of two episodes and features Johnson’s early recordings with the Art Farmer Septet.

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00:35:24

Larry Clark - Part 2

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/06/23

Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his thoughts on the destruction of Indiana Avenue and discusses his unique archive of cassette tapes.

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00:39:07

Larry Clark - Part 1

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/06/16

Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his memories of working on the Avenue plus never-before-heard live recordings from his personal collection.

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00:43:59

Juneteenth blues celebration

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/06/09

A preview of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert: Gospel and Blues – The Roots of it All” andinterviews with two of the concert’s performers, Lester Johnson and Debbie Nelson.

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00:12:22

Pookie Johnson and Wes Montgomery

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/06/02

Saxophonist Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson is a legend of the Avenue jazz scene. He is best known for his long association with the Montgomery Brothers: Buddy, Monk, and Wes. Hear music featuring Pookie Johnson’s recordings with Wes Montgomery.

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00:31:31

John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan of Porgy and Bess

Echoes of Indiana Avenue ·

2024/05/26

Explore the lives and music of John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan. Both had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue scene and were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

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