https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radioProduced by Kyle Long and narrated by musician Rodney Stepp, listen each week as WFYI celebrates the legacy and achievements of Black artists and musicians from Central Indiana.en-usStreamGuys Recast2024 WFYI Public MediaWFYI Public MediaProduced by Kyle Long and narrated by musician Rodney Stepp, listen each week as WFYI celebrates the legacy and achievements of Black artists and musicians from Central Indiana.falseWFYI Public Mediaviewerswfyi@wfyi.orghttps://wfyi-rss.streamguys1.com/echo/20251126102440-echoes-of-indiana-avenue-2024-square.jpghttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radioThis week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue our centennial celebration of Miles Davis — May 26 marks the 100th anniversary of his birth. He influenced musicians around the world, including two of Naptown’s most iconic jazz stars: guitarist Wes Montgomery and trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. Join us for songs featuring Montgomery and Hubbard performing the music of Miles Davis.bb467760-4d65-11f1-b34d-39097f36190afull00:14:59Sun, 10 May 2026 12:19:00 -0400On May 26, 2026, music fans around the world will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Miles Davis — the legendary jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose life stands as one of the defining stories in American music. Join host Rodney Stepp to celebrate Davis’ centennial by listening to his work with the legendary Naptown trombonist J. J. Johnson. Photo courtesy of the Indiana Historical Society.c4cad160-481e-11f1-a226-2dd5013c8d33full00:16:37Sun, 03 May 2026 21:05:00 -0400Join host Rodney Stepp as we explore “The Lost Sessions,” a new release from one of Naptown's most historic funk bands: Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign. These newly recovered recordings capture the band at a pivotal moment and document a sound in transition, as they added a jazzier edge to its trademark funk style. We’ll be joined by the group’s co-founder and bassist, Lester Johnson.c8764990-4264-11f1-9472-55ef0d4ca9c7full00:38:58Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:31:00 -0400Join guest host Rodney Stepp as we explore the history of Words of Wisdom, a popular Naptown soul group of the early 1970s. They released two singles, including a 1973 record on Lamp Records and a 1976 recording for IX Chains. We’ll share interviews with members of the group and their manager, Rickie Clark, and examine the contributions of songwriter Charles “Moose” Amos.65a59f30-3dbe-11f1-a40e-99c027116115full00:45:37Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:11:00 -0400Join guest host Rodney Stepp for the final episode in our two-part series celebrating the music of the late drummer Jozell Carter. On this week’s show, we focus on Carter’s work in the Naptown jazz scene, featuring performances with Billy Wooten, Steve Weakley, Jonathan Wood, and the Small Talk Quintet.5ce0e980-39af-11f1-9731-d57b51defd28full00:11:44Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:12:00 -0400Earlier this year, the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation announced its 2026 inductees for the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame, including the late drummer Jozell Carter — a pioneering force in soul jazz music known for his bold, powerful sound. For the next two weeks, join guest host Rodney Stepp, as we explore Carter’s music and legacy. This week’s program spotlights his recordings with vibraphonist Johnny Lytle.126e5c20-3683-11f1-a478-57c5198703a4full00:14:33Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:25:00 -0400Guest host Rodney Stepp pays tribute to John Terrell, founder of KnapTown Records. His label created opportunities for young local musicians, including Stepp. In 1970, his group, Jazzie Cazzie and the Eight Sounds, released a single with them. Hear rare recordings from the KnapTown catalog and conversations with the artists behind it, including The Sentimentals.809ce9d0-2e00-11f1-8347-dbba205dcf09full00:40:18Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:23:00 -0400Celebrate Women’s History Month with guest host Debbie Nelson, featuring music from the legendary blues women of Naptown. Blues was one of the most popular forms of entertainment on Indiana Avenue, and some of the earliest recordings in the genre were made by women.c37c1ae0-279f-11f1-8b9f-0dd210b6b0bbfull00:17:34Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:36:00 -0400The Avenue was home to many legendary girl groups. Join guest host Debbie Nelson as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a tribute to these groups, featuring the Pearls, the Indys, the Stovall Singers, the Chordelles, Joy Upton, Josephine Cheatham, Ethel McCane, and Pam Tanner.3ceae0a0-216e-11f1-8630-8f81997e8c71full00:38:10Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:27:00 -04002026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Coltrane, one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Join guest host Rodney Stepp as we celebrate Coltrane’s centennial by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue.96b3fe10-1cf9-11f1-baaa-418c73431629full00:21:34Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:21:00 -0400Celebrate the life and legacy of M.L. Allen Jr., a legendary Indianapolis gospel songwriter and guitarist who passed away on January 26 at the age of 89.09854600-1801-11f1-8861-dbc400087a53full00:18:18Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:31:00 -0500Celebrate the life and music of Orville “Hoppy” Jones, a founding member of the Ink Spots, a legendary vocal group with roots in the Indiana Avenue scene. Hoppy developed a unique “talking bass” — a spoken-word recitation that helped define the group’s sound.31166c50-05f0-11f1-ae62-4fd3f0b89baefull00:21:28Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:45:00 -0500Explore the music of the Indianapolis saxophonist, bandleader, and music educator Larry Leggett, known professionally as Larry Liggett. In 2004, his contributions to Indiana music were acknowledged by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, which inducted Liggett into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame. We’ll share rare recordings, including his work for the legendary Chicago label Chess Records.4842d0b0-fca0-11f0-868f-17cc4fa4e6cbfull00:17:44Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:21:00 -0500Listen to music from Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a Rhythm & Blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis. He began performing professionally in 1935, quickly establishing himself as a regular presence at Indiana Avenue venues.32199860-f197-11f0-a447-6be63ac62cd2full00:16:21Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:16:00 -0500On December 19, 1970, the Indianapolis affiliate of the Southern Leadership Conference’s Operation Breadbasket held a “Black Christmas Parade” on Indiana Avenue. Listen to a tribute to the parade, featuring an hour of music from Indianapolis funk bands that performed there.11215dc0-dbb7-11f0-acfb-3baf60d41fdbfull00:17:33Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:09:00 -0500Celebrate the Christmas holiday at Sea Ferguson’s Cotton Club — a legendary Avenue nightclub that hosted the greatest stars in American music, from Ray Charles to Louis Armstrong.52a4aee0-d6af-11f0-ae55-8d6d62cacbe9full00:18:53Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:34:00 -0500Celebrate the December birthday of the late, great jazz organist Jimmy Smith by listening to his recordings with the Avenue jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.0e393340-d469-11f0-8c45-f7d30641e015full00:11:02Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:05:00 -0500The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled dozens of times, by famous artists including Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, A Tribe Called Quest, and many more. Listen back to this archived episode to hear some of the most sampled artists from the Avenue.52055ca0-cadd-11f0-8423-c783ecd1d22dfull00:03:50Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:16:00 -0500Very few Hoosiers are aware of the Avenue’s important rock and roll history. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll pay tribute to the early rock and roll heroes of Naptown, including music from Roosevelt Johnson, Toni Cavanaugh, Lois Blaine, Thurston Harris, Tiny Brown, Bobby Lewis and more.e63704f0-c94e-11f0-aaff-e5368c2e8d89full00:20:17Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:01:00 -0500Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday by looking back at Thanksgiving night concerts and dances held on Indiana Avenue. For some Avenue residents, Thanksgiving didn’t end at the dinner table. Holiday gatherings often continued late into the night at neighborhood ballrooms and clubs, where music was as important as turkey and pumpkin pie.7de3fcd0-ca27-11f0-aa2a-8fddcf0762eefull00:18:21Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:50:00 -0500Revisit Indiana Avenue's history as the birthplace of Hoosier rock and roll. Hear live performances and recordings of artists like Chuck Berry, the Ink Spots, and Champion Jack Dupree.41bd2620-bf34-11f0-ab07-63691efb1b80full00:04:00Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:58:00 -05002025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of blues icon B.B. King. We'll celebrate his birthday by exploring his connections to Indiana Avenue and its musicians, including multiple dates at the Sunset Terrace and the Walker Theatre.e93c0000-c1a7-11f0-ad6d-d35a4f55d490full00:21:16Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:14:00 -0500On October 26, 2025, the legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette passed away at the age of 83. DeJohnette was one of the greatest drummers in modern jazz. During his six-decade career, DeJohnette led numerous ensembles and recorded prolifically, including six classic albums with Naptown jazz icon Freddie Hubbard.d5f6f110-ba67-11f0-8580-dfb3a4d0ed13full00:10:40Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:13:00 -0500Explore the music of Brooks Berry, an important Naptown blues vocalist and guitarist. Though she left behind just a handful of recordings, the artistry and emotional depth of her music have ensured that her legacy lives on. Brooks worked extensively with the Naptown guitar master Scrapper Blackwell and all of her recordings feature Blackwell on guitar or piano.36dde940-b0ef-11f0-910f-bfd203d0ffe3full00:16:18Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:35:00 -0400Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary jazz saxophonist and flutist James Moody. Listen to his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including rare, unreleased live recordings of him performing with the legendary Naptown jazz drummer Larry Clark.38c97920-aad4-11f0-9a59-0567ac3ccc7ffull00:13:54Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:06:00 -0400Ahead of the new PBS documentary, “King of Them All: The Story of King Records,” enjoy an hour of music from Avenue artists who recorded for King, including The Hampton Family, Flo Garvin, Sarah McLawler, Bill Jennings, Thurston Harris, and more.3ef23850-a56b-11f0-ad93-952afe85c20cfull00:20:07Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:52:00 -0400Listen to an hour of music celebrating the legacy of The Bebop Society of Indianapolis. Hear rare recordings from Avenue musicians, including Wes Montgomery, Carl Perkins, David Baker, Pookie Johnson and more.1a218a80-9fd5-11f0-85f8-5735cf841fe3full00:14:39Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:16:00 -0400This is the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. On this edition, we’ll focus on Swain’s work with Tiny Bradshaw, Willis Jackson, T.N.T Tribble, and Frank Motley.f1a23710-9998-11f0-9e16-93557e4163c0full00:16:59Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:50:00 -0400This is the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. We’ll focus on Swain’s work with the legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader Cootie Williams. Swain was a member of Williams’ orchestra from 1947 to 1949.12f8ae90-9418-11f0-9469-555dd028e9a6full00:15:47Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:45:00 -0400Celebrate the work of the bass player Leonard Wilson Swain Jr., better known as “Heavy” Swain, an unsung hero of the Avenue music scene. This episode is Part 1 of 3, focusing on his recordings with “Champion” Jack Dupree and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson.f6fc1ca0-8f47-11f0-8d47-ed720db0c2f7full00:18:15Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:45:00 -0400Listen to an interview with the legendary Indianapolis gospel keyboardist Ezra Bufford, known for his work with the Pentecostal Ambassadors. In 1988, Bufford was voted “Instrumentalist of the Year” by the Indianapolis Gospel Music Awards.df6f4f00-89b2-11f0-b662-6dd13a86ac18full00:34:26Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:15:00 -0400August of 2025 marks the 100th birthday of the late jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. Listen to music featuring Peterson’s work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson and more.26c36450-82a7-11f0-8a17-c7ca2fd67cfafull00:12:22Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:03:00 -0400Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Rapture, a legendary Indianapolis funk band led by keyboardist Rodney Stepp in the late 1970s. Hear interviews with Rapture’s Rodney Stepp, Lonnie Williams and Greg Russell. Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will also share his memories--his band Manchild was one of Rapture’s biggest rivals.8853ac20-7c6a-11f0-8bd8-2dd83ab05416full00:37:05Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:35:00 -0400The keyboardist and bandleader Rodney Stepp is among the greatest living legends of the Avenue neighborhood. For the next two weeks, listen to an interview with Rodney as he shares the history of his band Rapture, which was a dominating force in the 1970s Indianapolis club scene.3184c840-7863-11f0-8e11-3be43c9ff982full00:36:22Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:32:00 -0400Listen to the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an important Indianapolis blues pianist. This edition focuses on Hill’s final classic blues recordings with Little Bill Gaither.c3cc4710-73dd-11f0-b23e-3bfa92688486full00:16:38Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:27:00 -0400The second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an important Indianapolis blues pianist. We’ll focus on Hill’s work with the blues star Bumble Bee Slim. They cut over 25 songs together for Decca Records during the summer of 1936.bf9cff70-6d9b-11f0-845b-6b512917dabffull00:16:21Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:18:00 -0400For the next three weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, learn about the music of Gilbert “Honey” Hill, an Indianapolis blues pianist. On this week’s episode, listen to Hill’s early recordings with Little Bill Gaither.45ff5fa0-6715-11f0-8bc1-8fa0f0d3a4bafull00:17:25Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:54:00 -0400Celebrate the life of the Indianapolis teacher and vocalist Lexie Webster, who passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 96. She was also the widow of the acclaimed Indianapolis jazz saxophonist Russell Webster. Hear excerpts from Kyle Long’s 2023 interview with Lexie and her daughter, Bonita Webster-Coleman, along with classic recordings from Russell Webster.04dc8580-6253-11f0-b544-b9c073af6aecfull00:33:57Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:40:00 -0400Listen to the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, a legendary Indiana trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue scene. Hear music featuring Jones’ work with Duke Ellington, Sonny Rollins, Dinah Washington, Quincy Jones, Nat King Cole and more.b94152a0-5c3b-11f0-89e8-258f99070ddcfull00:12:56Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:39:00 -0400Listen to the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, a legendary Indiana trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue scene. During his remarkable career, Jones was best known for his work with Count Basie from 1952 to 1957. During that time, he led the band’s trumpet section, and he became known for playing the trumpet with one hand.f27bac50-56e9-11f0-b139-91407ebbba09full00:14:47Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:11:00 -0400Listen to the first episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Reunald Jones, an important jazz trumpet player with deep connections to the Avenue neighborhood. In this show, we’ll hear Jones’ early recordings with Mezz Mezzrow, Lil Hardin, Don Redman, Jimmie Lunceford and more.7a300a40-5145-11f0-afce-8b19dfe5635dfull00:16:28Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:51:00 -0400In April of 2025, a new Indiana state historical marker was placed in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood honoring the history of the Phillis Wheatley YWCA. During the era of segregation, it was a crucial institution for Black women in Indianapolis, providing a safe space for community, education, and advocacy, and was one of the neighborhood’s premier classical music venues. Listen to rare recordings from artists who performed there in this episode.cac175c0-4c53-11f0-9851-e1b8ecc88796full00:19:13Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:50:00 -0400Celebrate Pride month by looking back at the history of female impersonators and drag queens on the Avenue. Listen to rare recordings featuring the work of female impersonators connected to the Avenue scene, along with interviews featuring Avenue artists who worked alongside them.f1bf4ce0-47af-11f0-9283-35b5f71b9899full00:35:58Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:08:00 -0400In May of 2025, the Indianapolis keyboardist DeMorris “DeGe” Smith passed away. Smith was a beloved figure in the Naptown funk scene, known for his soulful keyboard work and his dedication to the local music community. Join us as we pay tribute to Smith with music featuring his work as a funk keyboardist.fbed2fd0-40cf-11f0-8078-6f34518d444ffull00:16:41Sun, 01 Jun 2025 19:10:00 -0400Enjoy the final episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Phil Ranelin, a legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist. On this edition, Ranelin will discuss his lifelong friendship with jazz star Freddie Hubbard.225d01b0-3bea-11f0-a0f0-2b3336f5e92ffull00:36:48Sun, 25 May 2025 13:34:00 -0400Phil Ranelin reflects on his work with Wes Montgomery and performing on Indiana Avenue. He will also discuss how his work has been embraced by a new generation of musicians, including Madlib, Kamasi Washington, and Carlos Niño.9ac6e5e0-35ac-11f0-9af7-013f870eecf2full00:32:54Sun, 18 May 2025 14:59:00 -0400Celebrate the anniversary of Phil Ranelin’s birthday by exploring his work in music. Listen to a recent interview he recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long, along with classic recordings from his discography and recent releases, including "The Found Tapes: Live in Los Angeles” and “Tribe 2000.”b0058370-3100-11f0-96f5-13c82c1a802dfull00:29:09Sun, 11 May 2025 16:18:00 -0400This week on Echoes of Indiana, we're joined by bassist and Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign co-founder Lester Johnson to reflect on his early years in music.224446c0-2b71-11f0-88aa-75e5238afcd2full00:52:14Sun, 04 May 2025 14:27:00 -0400Listen to music from Herve Duerson and Turner Parrish, two important pianists who were active in the Indianapolis scene during the 1920s and ’30s.338cc470-2544-11f0-88c1-c57939370165full00:19:11Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:51:00 -0400WFYI recently hosted a screening of the new PBS documentary WE WANT THE FUNK! at the Kan-Kan Cinema. The film explores the history of funk music, from its early jazz roots to its rise into popular culture. Before the screening, WFYI’s Kyle Long moderated a panel discussion. Listen to excerpts from that conversation and music from legendary Indianapolis funk bands.7bc68bc0-1f98-11f0-a071-17c2dd8a0d17full00:47:44Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:39:00 -0400During the mid-20th Century, social clubs played a large role in the Black music scene of Indianapolis, hosting major concerts and dances across the city. One of the earliest to make an impact was The Bohemian Club. Celebrate its history by listening to music from artists who performed at their events.e8dd4f50-1a5a-11f0-8c72-35f75a9c518bfull00:18:07Sun, 13 Apr 2025 20:36:00 -0400Celebrate the birthday of iconic jazz trumpet player, Freddie Hubbard, born in Indianapolis in 1938. Hubbard’s technical mastery of the trumpet earned widespread critical acclaim, and his influence extends beyond jazz, shaping hip-hop as well. His recordings have been sampled by some of rap’s most respected artists, including A Tribe Called Quest, Raekwon, Common, J Dilla, and MF DOOM.9bc3ae10-1550-11f0-9d2b-b76e1a9e2eb6full00:14:49Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:39:00 -0400The legendary jazz musician Roy Ayers passed away earlier this year. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1940, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in jazz, funk, and soul music. On this episode, listen to music featuring Ayers’ work with Naptown musicians.24d89320-0f46-11f0-b1e7-d10938c18605full00:13:23Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:09:00 -0400Celebrate Women’s History Month with music featuring the early blues women of Naptown during the 1920s and ‘30s.3f111f80-08f8-11f0-9a24-c336213ee483full00:15:50Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:37:00 -0400Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the soul women of Indiana Avenue, including Debbie Nelson, Pam Tanner, Elaine Livingston, Josephine Cheatham, Care Package, Charlotte Bailey, and more.a6cb5530-0428-11f0-b0c6-8dea53465d35full00:17:54Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:40:00 -0400Celebrate Women’s History Month as we look back at Hazel Johnson’s Women in Jazz festival. It ran from 1986 to 1991 at the Madam Walker Theatre and featured many important women from the Indianapolis jazz scene. Listen to music from artists who performed there, including never-before-heard live recordings of Hazel Johnson.72e4f9e0-feb3-11ef-8b6f-3989e29087c7full00:15:51Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:59:00 -0400Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from The Hampton Sisters, a legendary Indianapolis jazz quartet featuring Dawn, Virtue, Carmelita, and Aletra Hampton. The Hampton Sisters formed as an independent band during World War 2, when many male musicians were serving in the Armed Forces.5a8be9e0-f9f6-11ef-b8cb-5fbcc438cbfdfull00:16:42Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:15:00 -0500Explore 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”.c7c7ce30-f24b-11ef-9eaf-9f229dc80f1ffull00:16:32Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:06:00 -0500Listen 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.e61af760-ee36-11ef-8a3e-8331aed12a43fullfalse00:11:32Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:26:00 -0500Listen 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.d0ca5ec0-e8b8-11ef-b805-9f0cfcb68861fullfalse00:11:31Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:42:00 -0500Enjoy 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.2e295b10-e264-11ef-8d94-3b75eee61159fullfalse00:13:39Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:21:00 -0500Join 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.4e701770-ddb7-11ef-a2db-dd9cffe972d8fullfalse00:48:56Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:33:00 -0500Celebrate 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.20662550-d831-11ef-96d7-231d0cd380d3fullfalse00:22:04Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:49:00 -0500For 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.f331f9b0-d1da-11ef-b086-75faeb0f081dfullfalse00:19:04Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:19:00 -0500Explore 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.85fa5f20-cb9d-11ef-8412-b75a2e73e1a8fullfalse00:17:17Sun, 05 Jan 2025 14:44:00 -0500Learn 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. b844ad10-c952-11ef-b27c-2f40b6c222b3fullfalse00:37:49Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:42:00 -0500Learn 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.85907720-c083-11ef-8e88-fd5093a31a17fullfalse00:50:05Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:39:00 -0500Listen 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.d831cf00-bca5-11ef-bc95-c9f69719f813fullfalse00:16:55Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:35:00 -0500Listen 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.59da41f0-b733-11ef-bce9-efe035e622a1fullfalse00:14:07Sun, 08 Dec 2024 15:13:00 -0500Listen 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.5c828650-b264-11ef-867b-a7486664a99dfullfalse00:12:08Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:22:00 -0500Listen 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.74b0bbd0-ac1d-11ef-b54d-1b8c95e0b44cfullfalse00:15:29Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:39:00 -0500This 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.76b5c3c0-a7a3-11ef-959b-dd9d209e8e0dfullfalse00:54:07Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:54:00 -0500Listen 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 91.0a791e60-a14b-11ef-8a55-977be3a20a70fullfalse00:15:15Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:07:00 -0500Explore 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.b99b3eb0-9b9d-11ef-86fa-81ea1a88b6d7fullfalse00:14:01Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:44:00 -0500Celebrate 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.cb66fcc0-9616-11ef-9280-f942012ef690fullfalse00:16:37Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:55:00 -0400Listen 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.52bf93d0-9186-11ef-8c79-cf82da98f06cfullfalse00:22:49Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:31:00 -0400We'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.ae6d4500-8b15-11ef-892f-0729dd3d1419fullfalse00:20:05Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:50:00 -0400This 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.44e0dc20-864f-11ef-a2b7-c592de769156fullfalse00:17:48Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400Listen 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.3de41d50-8044-11ef-af75-1db337932350fullfalse00:11:54Sun, 29 Sep 2024 18:26:00 -0400Listen to music from Paul Parker, an important Indianapolis jazz drummer. Parker was among the most respected drummers on the Avenue jazz scene.da97ea20-79f4-11ef-b436-bbc024507374fullfalse00:17:40Sun, 22 Sep 2024 17:42:00 -0400Listen 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.54b47900-75d8-11ef-a5a1-df4a9c37bccefullfalse00:17:20Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:08:00 -0400For 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 1949.73d86560-7151-11ef-9868-b904e699498ffullfalse00:16:28Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:52:00 -0400Explore 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.29508090-6ad1-11ef-aedb-03fc0b21ba62fullfalse00:16:42Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:18:00 -0400Hear 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.b0125ec0-6554-11ef-a8d2-1997a3b07ee8fullfalse00:41:00Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -0400Listen 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.c683d3f0-5f33-11ef-8618-895d9cd0cadffullfalse00:16:50Sun, 18 Aug 2024 16:34:00 -0400Part two of our three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist. This show’s focus is on Gaither’s interpretations of Leroy Carr’s music.0e129800-5a4a-11ef-9426-7f3f2904904cfullfalse00:17:30Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:28:00 -0400Part one of our three-part series exploring the music of Little Bill Gaither, a legendary Indianapolis blues singer and guitarist.3c765130-5411-11ef-9351-c94a32605bc7fullfalse00:18:02Sun, 04 Aug 2024 12:29:00 -0400In 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.88060630-4e9d-11ef-b615-e551dd9b80eafullfalse00:13:05Sun, 28 Jul 2024 13:58:00 -0400In 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.152c14e0-48fb-11ef-9268-9fd8911d8d21fullfalse00:16:05Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:53:00 -0400Part 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.ed903b80-437a-11ef-b5da-e151d671d363fullfalse00:16:41Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:53:00 -0400Part 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.a4574280-3bd9-11ef-aff1-3bb806a9ca3cfullfalse00:12:29Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:51:00 -0400Learn 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.9b9424e0-3950-11ef-aa2b-ef72ee45b21afullfalse00:13:51Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:24:00 -0400Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his thoughts on the destruction of Indiana Avenue and discusses his unique archive of cassette tapes.b43884c0-326a-11ef-81ea-8bc6f63b4143fullfalse00:35:24Sun, 23 Jun 2024 16:44:00 -0400Indianapolis jazz drummer Larry Clark shares his memories of working on the Avenue plus never-before-heard live recordings from his personal collection.66a733f0-2cda-11ef-b5f2-7d7d70ba2de4fullfalse00:39:07Sun, 16 Jun 2024 14:48:00 -0400A preview of the “Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert: Gospel and Blues – The Roots of it All” and interviews with two of the concert’s performers, Lester Johnson and Debbie Nelson.47235960-2680-11ef-af20-1db787489556fullfalse00:43:59Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:47:00 -0400Saxophonist 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.199e3320-22bd-11ef-9017-5b406ab4ac00fullfalse00:12:22Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:54:00 -0400Explore 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.e0fd4380-1d2a-11ef-a323-dbccdb06c5d3fullfalse00:31:31Sun, 26 May 2024 15:45:00 -0400Listen to music and interviews from Indianapolis musicians who lived and worked in Europe. including Slide Hampton, Paul Weeden, Charles Tyler, Claudia Polley, George Chandler and The Presidents.07049700-16c7-11ef-9e65-23e48df3cf1bfullfalse00:28:53Sun, 19 May 2024 12:34:00 -0400A tribute to the Black rock and roll legends of Indianapolis ahead of The I Made Rock and Roll festival that comes to Downtown Indianapolis this month.b3f8f720-123b-11ef-962a-1fcca9e23c12fullfalse00:19:24Tue, 14 May 2024 17:47:00 -0400The final episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.6cd87de0-0bc1-11ef-a3c2-676b3ddcb5cafullfalse00:25:50Mon, 06 May 2024 11:57:00 -0400The second episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.931beee0-072b-11ef-8703-0775eb8180a4fullfalse00:33:27Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:54:00 -0400The first episode in our three-part series celebrating the music of guitarist Steve Weakley, one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis music.64c361d0-01c6-11ef-98dc-b3e3791a4cb9fullfalse00:33:24Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:07:00 -0400Listen to music from The 3 Souls as we celebrate the life of Albert Coleman, a legendary Indianapolis jazz drummer and entrepreneur who passed away earlier this year at the age of 96.6e085b00-fc36-11ee-9620-2f00711cb0b0fullfalse00:19:34Sun, 14 Apr 2024 17:14:00 -0400Learn about the life and music of Enoch “Sonny Boy” Williams, a rhythm & blues pianist and vocalist from Indianapolis.8b176ef0-f69d-11ee-89f1-d34f17168941fullfalse00:16:21Sun, 07 Apr 2024 14:17:00 -0400Learn about the history of Merging Traffic, an influential jazz fusion band that thrived in Indianapolis during the 1970s. Listen to interviews with members Kenny Simms, George Benn, and Ricky Knox and rare unreleased recordings from the group.4294bd90-f064-11ee-a438-91c37b221e0afullfalse00:51:28Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:11:00 -0400Celebrate Women’s History Month with music from the “Boogie Woogie Queen” Christine Chatman. Her 1944 debut single “Naptown Boogie”, was a tribute to the city that helped launch her career.10f44bd0-eba1-11ee-9d97-2baa42eefa5afullfalse00:17:26Sun, 24 Mar 2024 14:44:00 -0400Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the legendary jazz women of Indiana Avenue. Listen to classic music from Indianapolis women who made historical contributions to jazz, including Debbie Andrews, Sarah McLawler, Flo Garvin and the Hampton Sisters.d34f74e0-e477-11ee-8821-d9689528339dfullfalse00:15:04Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:02:00 -0400Explore the music of Bobby Lewis, Indianapolis’ biggest rock and roll star. His 1961 single “Tossin’ and Turnin’” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 7 straight weeks.46ea5cd0-e0a6-11ee-a7af-3d9a2f156af5fullfalse00:19:04Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:24:00 -0400Explore the music of the pianist and bandleader Millard Lee, an unsung Indianapolis music legend. Lee is best known for his collaboration with the blues star B.B. King. Lee worked as a keyboardist and bandleader for King from the mid-1950s, until his death in 1961.6e8d47a0-db4c-11ee-9a12-412d6bdb3bf2fullfalse00:18:40Sun, 03 Mar 2024 18:58:00 -0500Explore the music of the late Indianapolis saxophonist, band leader, and music educator Larry Liggett, including his work for the legendary Chicago label Chess Records.9dd81530-d418-11ee-bc84-631e02d9734cfullfalse00:17:24Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:59:00 -0500Celebrate Wes Bound: The Genius of Wes Montgomery by listening to classic recordings of Wes Montgomery's performances in Indianapolis. And hear from Indianapolis musicians who performed with Wes, including Phil Ranelin, Everett Greene, Wanda Stafford, Jimmy Gilford and Johnny Shacklett.d1af82e0-d01c-11ee-96f2-6f83fd663b4bfullfalse00:29:53Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:20:00 -0500On this week’s show, we’ll explore the music of Thurston Harris, Indianapolis’ first rock and roll star. He’s best known for his recording of “Little Bitty Pretty One,” a Top 10 hit in 1957.dc3b8340-cc7a-11ee-8675-75a7c1b81ea2fullfalse00:28:42Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:23:00 -0500Classic Naptown gospel music, featuring rare recordings from the quartets, choirs, and songwriters that made history in the Circle City. Plus, interviews with Indianapolis gospel artists M.L. Allen, Reggie Gammon, Reverend Dennis Freeman, Henry Hinch, Everett Greene, and more.67ca48f0-c6ed-11ee-8b18-090519ed5019fullfalse00:25:13Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:47:00 -0500Explore the Ink Spots’ influence on rock and roll. The only Indianapolis act to be inducted in the Rock and Hall of Fame, the Ink Spots remain one of the most influential acts to emerge from the Avenue.4cfe16c0-c0a9-11ee-9204-896672996dfbfullfalse00:23:45Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:24:00 -0500 The legendary jazz pianist and vocalist Les McCann passed away in December of 2023. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate, the life and music of Les McCann, by listening to his work with the Indianapolis bass player Leroy Vinnegar. McCann featured Vinnegar on over a dozen albums, including the biggest record of his career "Compared to What." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/les-mccann-and-leroy-vinnegarhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/les-mccann-and-leroy-vinnegarviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)We’re celebrating the life and music of Les McCann by listening to his work with the Indianapolis bass player Leroy Vinnegar. 00:13:25Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue our look back at some of our favorite music and interviews of 2023. Indianapolis music legends Rodney Stepp and Allen “Turk” Burke will discuss their work with The Spinners, and R&B vocalist Debbie Nelson will share her memories of growing up on the Avenue. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/best-of-2023-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/best-of-2023-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Part two of our look back at some of our favorite music and interviews of 2023. Indianapolis music legends Rodney Stepp and Allen “Turk” Burke will discuss their work with The Spinners, and R&B vocalist Debbie Nelson will share her memories of growing up on the Avenue. 00:39:29Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at some of our favorite music and interviews of 2023. Tune in for words and music from Phil Ranelin, George Chandler, Claudia Polley, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/best-of-2023-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/best-of-2023-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at some of our favorite music and interviews of 2023. Tune in for words and music from Phil Ranelin, George Chandler, Claudia Polley, and more.00:45:05Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It's a New Year’s Eve dance party on Echoes of Indiana Avenue with classic dance music from Naptown funk and soul artists. We’ll also revisit local dance crazes like the “Hum-Bug” and “Funky 16 Corners.” https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/new-years-eve-dance-partyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/new-years-eve-dance-partyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)It's a New Year’s Eve dance party on Echoes of Indiana Avenue with classic dance music from Naptown funk and soul artists. We’ll also revisit local dance crazes like the “Hum-Bug” and “Funky 16 Corners.”00:20:23Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate Christmas at the Pink Poodle, a legendary Avenue nightclub. The Pink Poodle featured the biggest stars in jazz, comedy, and R&B music – including Aretha Franklin, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Max Roach, Etta James, and many others. Join us for classic holiday music from artists who performed at the Pink Poodle. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/christmas-at-the-pink-poodlehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/christmas-at-the-pink-poodleviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate Christmas at the Pink Poodle, a legendary Avenue nightclub. The club featured the biggest stars in jazz, comedy, and R&B music – including Aretha Franklin, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Max Roach, Etta James, and many others.00:15:26Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Avenue learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre.  The concerts featured up to 60 acts and ran from midnight until 6 in the morning. Some of the greatest jazz, funk, and R&B musicians in Naptown performed at the midnight Christmas shows — including Wes Montgomery, Thurston Harris and Slide Hampton. But the entertainment wasn’t limited to music alone — there were drag queens, burlesque dancers, fire-eaters, snake handlers, body builders and comedians. The concerts developed from the Indianapolis Recorder Cheer Fund. Established in 1929, the Cheer Fund was an annual holiday fundraiser that supported families in financial need. During the 1930s the Cheer Fund evolved into a benefit concert. These concerts attracted star performers, including the legendary tap dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson who performed at the Recorder’s 1938 benefit show. The Recorder's midnight Christmas benefit concerts thrived until the 1980s. Listen to interviews with Indianapolis musicians and media personalities who performed at the Christmas benefit shows, including Henry Hinch, Josephine Cheatham, Rodney Stepp, Reggie Gammon, Debbie Nelson, Tyrone Caldwell, Richard Hamilton, Eunice Trotter, Geno Shelton and the late Joe Trotter. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-shows-at-the-walkerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-shows-at-the-walkerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Avenue learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre.00:50:00Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll pay tribute to Matthew Dickerson, an influential music promoter who lived and worked in the Avenue neighborhood. During his long career, Dickerson brought the biggest stars in jazz and R&B music to Naptown — including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, James Brown, and many more. Tune in for music featuring the performers Dickerson worked with. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-promoter-matthew-dickersonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-promoter-matthew-dickersonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A tribute to Matthew Dickerson, an influential music promoter who lived and worked in the Avenue neighborhood. During his long career, Dickerson brought the biggest stars in jazz and R&B music to Naptown — including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, James Brown, and many more. 00:21:18Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll feature an hour of words and music with vocalist George Chandler. He started his music career at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in the Indianapolis neighborhood of Haughville. In the mid-1960s Chandler was drafted into the military. He was stationed in Italy and formed the Four Kents – a soul music act that recorded in both English and Italian. During the 1970s Chandler relocated to England, where he recorded with music icons including Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, and Elton John. In the 1980s Chandler co-founded Londonbeat and co-wrote the group’s massive 1990 hit "I've Been Thinking About You.” Chandler will share his memories of performing in Haughville, and his rise to fame in Europe. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/george-chandler-from-haughville-to-londonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/george-chandler-from-haughville-to-londonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Vocalist George Chandler shares his memories of performing in Haughville and his rise to fame in Europe.00:35:15Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode of our two-part series exploring the Spinners’ connection to Indianapolis. We’ll be joined by two Indianapolis music legends who were part of The Spinners: Allen “Turk” Burke, who worked as a keyboardist and music director with The Spinners for over 25 years; Rodney Stepp, who served as keyboardist and assistant music director for The Spinners from 1974 until 1981. On this week's show we’ll share music from an unreleased Spinners’ album Stepp and Turk produced in Indianapolis, and Stepp will recall performing with The Spinners at Muhammad Ali’s legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire, Africa. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-spinners-naptown-connection-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-spinners-naptown-connection-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Allen “Turk” Burke and Rodney Stepp share music from an unreleased Spinners’ album Stepp and Turk produced in Indianapolis. And Stepp will recall performing with The Spinners at Muhammad Ali’s legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire, Africa. 00:40:31Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 In November of 2023, the Spinners were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group is known worldwide for their classic soul hits - but very few music fans know about the Spinners’ Naptown connection. Spinners’ co-founder Billy Henderson born in Indianapolis in 1939 and the Spinners maintained a strong connection to the city throughout the years. For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll be joined by two Indianapolis music legends who were part of The Spinners: Allen “Turk” Burke, who worked as a keyboardist and music director with The Spinners for over 25 years; Rodney Stepp, who served as keyboardist and assistant music director for The Spinners from 1974 until 1981. Stepp and Turk will share their memories of performing with the Spinners and discuss the Indianapolis musicians who contributed to the group’s legacy https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-spinners-naptown-connection-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-spinners-naptown-connection-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Rodney Stepp and Allen “Turk” Burke share their memories of performing with the Spinners and discuss the Indianapolis musicians who contributed to the group’s legacy.00:41:14Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll be joined by Webster’s daughter Bonita Webster-Coleman and his wife Lexie Webster. We’ll also hear from musicians who were influenced by Russell Webster, including Steve Allee and Justin S. Kinchen. This episode will focus on Webster’s self-produced 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein”. It features an all-star line-up of Indianapolis jazz musicians — including Larry Ridley, James Spaulding, Pookie Johnson, Mel Rhyne, and Clifford Ratlif. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-russell-webster-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-russell-webster-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll hear from musicians he influenced, including Steve Allee and Justin S. Kinchen. 00:30:01Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 The first episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll be joined by Webster’s daughter, Bonita Webster-Coleman, and his wife, Lexie Webster. Russell Webster is best known for his self-produced 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein.” But there’s much more to Webster’s story. Born in Indianapolis in 1928, he studied music at the Jordan Conservatory and over the years, he played with the biggest stars on the Avenue — from Wes Montgomery to Jimmy Coe. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-russell-webster--https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-russell-webster--viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The first episode in our two-part series exploring the music of the late Russell Webster – a legendary Indianapolis saxophonist and composer. We’ll be joined by Webster’s daughter, Bonita Webster-Coleman, and his wife, Lexie Webster. Russell Webster is best known for his self-produced 1983 double LP “Uncle Funkenstein," called a “holy grail of jazz.” Webster was born in Indianapolis in 1928. He studied music at the Jordan Conservatory and began playing on the Avenue as a teenager. Over the years, Webster played with the biggest stars on the Avenue — from Wes Montgomery to Jimmy Coe.00:26:26Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the music of Dawn Hampton – best known for her work as a jazz and cabaret singer. Dawn was a member of Indianapolis’ legendary Hampton family and performed extensively on the Avenue during the 1940s, and ‘50s. During the 1960s, and ‘70s Dawn became a popular singer in New York City, where she was known as the “queen of cabaret.” Dawn developed a loyal following among gay men in New York and performed at legendary gay venues in the city - including Stonewall and the Continental Baths. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/dawn-hampton-the-queen-of-cabarethttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/dawn-hampton-the-queen-of-cabaretviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Dawn Hampton was best known for her work as a jazz and cabaret singer. She was a member of Indianapolis’ legendary Hampton family and performed extensively on the Avenue during the 1940s, and ‘50s. During the 1960s, and ‘70s Dawn became a popular singer in New York City, where she was known as the “queen of cabaret.” 00:20:34Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician. On this episode, hear Franklin’s final recordings – made in Indianapolis during the early 1960s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-guitar-pete-franklin-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-guitar-pete-franklin-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician. On this episode, hear Franklin’s final recordings – made in Indianapolis during the early 1960s.00:17:01Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue listen to the first episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician. Franklin was born in Indianapolis in 1928. His style was influenced by the early Naptown blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell - but Franklin developed his own unique sound. On this edition, hear Franklin’s early recordings with blues greats including Sunnlyand Slim and Tampa Red. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-guitar-pete-franklin-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-complete-guitar-pete-franklin-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue listen to the first episode of our two-part series exploring the complete recordings of Guitar Pete Franklin – a legendary Naptown blues musician. Franklin was born in Indianapolis in 1928. His style was influenced by the early Naptown blues duo of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell - but Franklin developed his own unique sound. On this edition, hear Franklin’s early recordings with blues greats including Sunnlyand Slim and Tampa Red.00:17:40Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we celebrate the music of the Blakey Specials, a legendary Indianapolis gospel band. The Blakey Specials were founded in 1967 by the pianist, composer, and vocalist Eugene Blakey. Listen to rare recordings from the band and interviews with two original members: vocalist Henry Hinch and bassist/vocalist Hubert “Skeet” Canady. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-blakey-specialshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-blakey-specialsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The Blakey Specials were a legendary Indianapolis gospel band founded in 1967 by the pianist, composer, and vocalist Eugene Blakey. Listen to rare recordings from the band and interviews with two original members: vocalist Henry Hinch and bassist/vocalist Hubert “Skeet” Canady.00:45:37Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the life and music of the Chicago-born bass player Richard Davis – he passed away last month. Davis was ranked among the top bassists in jazz history. He performed often with the genre’s top stars, including Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong. In addition to his work in jazz, Davis contributed to landmark rock recordings, from Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” He performed with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue – including Freddie Hubbard, Virgil Jones, David Young, James Spaulding, Wes Montgomery, and J.J. Johnson. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-bassist-richard-davishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-bassist-richard-davisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The life and music of the Chicago-born bass player Richard Davis who passed away last month. Davis was ranked among the top bassists in jazz history. He performed often with the genre’s top stars, including Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong. He also performed with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue – including Freddie Hubbard, Virgil Jones, David Young, James Spaulding, Wes Montgomery, and J.J. Johnson.00:11:55Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and throughout the month, we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians made to Latin Music. On this week’s show, we’ll share Latin-inspired music from the iconic Naptown trombonist J.J. Johnson. Throughout his career, Johnson recorded with prominent Latin percussionists, including Sabu Martinez, Mongo Santamaria, Patato Valdes, and Ray Barretto. Johnson also appeared on landmark Latin jazz recordings, including Dizzy Gillespie’s “Afro”, and Kenny Dorham’s “Afro-Cuban”. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-jj-johnsonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-jj-johnsonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and throughout the month, we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians made to Latin Music. On this week’s show, we’ll share Latin-inspired music from the iconic Naptown trombonist J.J. Johnson. Throughout his career, Johnson recorded with prominent Latin percussionists, including Sabu Martinez, Mongo Santamaria, Patato Valdes, and Ray Barretto. Johnson also appeared on landmark Latin jazz recordings, including Dizzy Gillespie’s “Afro”, and Kenny Dorham’s “Afro-Cuban”.00:12:09Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month, Echoes of Indiana Avenue will spotlight the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music. On this week’s show we’ll share music from vibraphonist Billy Wooten and trumpeter Virgil Jones. Billy Wooten is best known for his work with the famed jazz guitarist Grant Green. From the 1960s, to his death in 2016, Wooten was a popular attraction in the Indianapolis music scene. Latin music was a big part of Wooten’s sound – he even recorded an entire album of Latin music at the Madame Walker Theatre. Virgil Jones grew up on Indiana Avenue in the Lockefield Gardens apartments. Jones became one of the most prolific jazz trumpets of the 1960s, recording with a long list of jazz stars - including Lionel Hampton, Charles Earland, McCoy Tyner, and others. Jones played on significant Latin jazz recordings with Roland Kirk, Pharaoh Sanders, and Eddie Palmieri. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-billy-wooten-and-virgil-joneshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-billy-wooten-and-virgil-jonesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month, Echoes of Indiana Avenue will spotlight the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music. On this week’s show we’ll share music from vibraphonist Billy Wooten and trumpeter Virgil Jones.00:11:01Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music. On this week’s show we’ll share music from saxophonist Claude Bartee and trombonist Slide Hampton. Bartee grew up in Indianapolis. He graduated from Crispus Attucks High School during the early 1950s and played on the school’s legendary basketball team. Bartee relocated to New York in the 1960s, where he became a member of the legendary Latin jazz band Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers. Slide Hampton is an icon of the Avenue music scene, and one of the most significant trombonists in jazz history. Throughout his career, Hampton incorporated Latin music into his compositions and arrangements. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-claude-bartee-and-slide-hamptonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-claude-bartee-and-slide-hamptonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)September is Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the month we’ll be spotlighting the contributions Avenue musicians have made to Latin Music. On this week’s show we’ll share music from saxophonist Claude Bartee and trombonist Slide Hampton.00:13:47Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the Latin sound of Wes Montgomery. Throughout his career, Wes incorporated Latin music into his sound — performing music by Latin American composers and recording with legendary Latin percussionists, including Willie Bobo, Ray Barretto, and Candido. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-wes-montgomeryhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-latin-sound-of-wes-montgomeryviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the Latin sound of Wes Montgomery. Throughout his career, Wes incorporated Latin music into his sound — performing music by Latin American composers and recording with legendary Latin percussionists, including Willie Bobo, Ray Barretto, and Candido.00:14:19Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll continue our look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival —  an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997. The festival was established at a time when the Avenue was in decline. The expansion of IUPUI during the 1970s saw whole neighborhoods wiped out. By the early 1980s, this once-vibrant mecca of entertainment and culture was beginning to fall silent. The organizers of the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival dreamed of celebrating the Avenue’s rich legacy, by bringing world class music back to the neighborhood – and they succeeded. The festival started small, featuring a line-up drawn from local talent. But in a few short years, the festival attracted legendary jazz stars – including: Ahmad Jamal, Betty Carter, Ramsey Lewis, Terence Blanchard, Pharoah Sanders, and more. Join us as we take a year-by-year look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians - including David Young, Keni Washington and OmniVerse, The Hampton Sisters, Billy Wooten, Cherryl Hayes, Terence Blanchard and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/looking-back-at-the-indiana-avenue-jazz-festival--part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/looking-back-at-the-indiana-avenue-jazz-festival--part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll continue our look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival — an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997. Join us as we take a year-by-year look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians - including David Young, Keni Washington and OmniVerse, The Hampton Sisters, Billy Wooten, Cherryl Hayes, Terence Blanchard and more.00:17:53Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival —  an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians. The festival was established at a time when the Avenue was in decline. The expansion of IUPUI during the 1970s saw whole neighborhoods wiped out. By the early 1980s, this once-vibrant mecca of entertainment and culture was beginning to fall silent. The organizers of the Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival dreamed of celebrating the Avenue’s rich legacy, by bringing world-class music back to the neighborhood – and they succeeded. It started small, featuring a line-up drawn from local talent. But in a few short years, the festival attracted legendary jazz stars – including: Ahmad Jamal, Betty Carter, Ramsey Lewis, Terence Blanchard, Pharoah Sanders, and more.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/looking-back-at-the-indiana-avenue-jazz-festival-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/looking-back-at-the-indiana-avenue-jazz-festival-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The Indiana Avenue Jazz Festival was an annual concert series that flourished on the Avenue from 1983 to 1997. We’ll listen to music from artists who performed at the festival, with a focus on local musicians. The festival was established at a time when the Avenue was in decline. The organizers dreamed of celebrating the Avenue’s rich legacy, by bringing world-class music back to the neighborhood – and they succeeded. It started small, featuring a line-up drawn from local talent. But in a few short years, the festival attracted legendary jazz stars – including: Ahmad Jamal, Betty Carter, Ramsey Lewis, Terence Blanchard, Pharoah Sanders, and more.00:17:00Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Anna Mae Winburn, vocalist and bandleader for the International Sweethearts of Rhythm — a multiracial, all-female band that was active from 1937-1949. Anna Mae was raised in Kokomo and played some of her earliest gigs on the Avenue. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/anna-mae-winburnhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/anna-mae-winburnviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Anna Mae Winburn, vocalist and bandleader for the International Sweethearts of Rhythm — a multiracial, all-female band that was active from 1937-1949. Anna Mae was raised in Kokomo and played some of her earliest gigs on the Avenue. 00:19:50Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Les Taylor — better known as Les “Bear” Taylor, a legendary Naptown baritone sax player who started his career on the Avenue. Tune in for an hour of classic music from Bear, featuring his work with Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Doggett, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/les-bear-taylorhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/les-bear-taylorviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll celebrate the August birthday of Les Taylor — better known as Les “Bear” Taylor, a legendary Naptown baritone sax player who started his career on the Avenue. Tune in for an hour of classic music from Bear, featuring his work with Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Doggett, and more. 00:16:36Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at the music of Jesse “Tiny” Crump, an important pianist on the Indiana Avenue scene in the early 1920s. During his career, Crump recorded jazz, blues, and ragtime music. Crump is best known for his association with the blues singer Ida Cox, the couple were married and performed together often. In July of 1923, Crump recorded 4 tracks at Richmond, Indiana's Gennett studios - including “Indiana Avenue Blues”. These recordings represent the earliest known audio documents of Indiana Avenue's music culture. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jesse-crumphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jesse-crumpviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll look back at the music of Jesse “Tiny” Crump, an important pianist on the Indiana Avenue scene in the early 1920s. During his career, Crump recorded jazz, blues, and ragtime music. Crump is best known for his association with the blues singer Ida Cox, the couple were married and performed together often. In July of 1923, Crump recorded 4 tracks at Richmond, Indiana's Gennett studios - including “Indiana Avenue Blues”. These recordings represent the earliest known audio documents of Indiana Avenue's music culture.00:17:51Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the July birthday of Charles Tyler – an important avant-garde saxophonist known for his work in free jazz music. Tyler spent much of his childhood in Indianapolis. He attended Crispus Attucks High School, and studied music with the Indianapolis Junior Symphony Orchestra. During his historic career, Tyler performed with many of the greatest legends in jazz – including Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Wes Montgomery, Albert Ayler, Billy Bang, Steve Lacy, and others. We’ll share an hour of classic music from Charles Tyler and speak with his cousin Gregg Bacon, who calls Tyler a mentor and inspiration. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/charles-tylerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/charles-tylerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the July birthday of Charles Tyler – an important avant-garde saxophonist known for his work in free jazz music. Tyler performed with many of the greatest legends in jazz – including Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Wes Montgomery, Albert Ayler, Billy Bang, Steve Lacy, and others. We’ll share an hour of classic music from Charles Tyler and speak with his cousin Gregg Bacon, who calls Tyler a mentor and inspiration. 00:19:40Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll share the final episode of our two part series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Amnesty’s 700 West sessions by looking back at our 2019 interview with Amnesty’s vocalist Joe Trotter, percussionist Rafael Barnes, and sax player Gino Johnson. Amnesty was a legendary Indianapolis funk band, known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies. The music Amnesty recorded at 700 West has been streamed millions of times online and sampled in hip-hop tracks by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Ye - the artist formerly known as Kanye West. On this week’s episode we’ll discuss Amnesty’s legacy, and share rare unreleased demo recordings from the band. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/50th-anniversary-of-amnestys-700-west-sessions-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/50th-anniversary-of-amnestys-700-west-sessions-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Amnesty was a legendary Indianapolis funk band, known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies. The music Amnesty recorded at 700 West has been streamed millions of times online and sampled in hip-hop tracks by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Ye - the artist formerly known as Kanye West. On this week’s episode we’ll discuss Amnesty’s legacy, and share rare unreleased demo recordings from the band.00:37:57Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 During the 1970s, the Indianapolis music scene produced several important funk bands – including Amnesty, an eight-piece ensemble known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies.  In 1973, Amnesty traveled to New Palestine, Indiana – a small town east of Indianapolis. Their destination was 700 West, a modest recording studio located in the home of Moe Whittemore.  Amnesty recorded 10 tracks at 700 West. Two of those recordings were issued on Whittemore’s 700 West label – but the full sessions remained unreleased for over 30 years. In 2007 the California-based label Now Again issued the complete Amnesty 700 West sessions. The album was titled “Free Your Mind” and it became an instant classic among funk and soul music fans.        The music Amnesty recorded at 700 West has been streamed millions of times online and sampled in hip-hop tracks by Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Ye - the artist formerly known as Kanye West.  For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of Amnesty’s 700 West sessions by looking back at a 2019 interview WFYI’s Kyle Long recorded with Amnesty’s vocalist Joe Trotter, percussionist Rafael Barnes, and sax player Gino Johnson. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/50th-anniversary-of-amnestys-700-west-sessions--part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/50th-anniversary-of-amnestys-700-west-sessions--part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)During the 1970s, the Indianapolis music scene produced several important funk bands – including Amnesty, an eight-piece ensemble known for their hard-hitting grooves and soaring vocal harmonies.00:44:05Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series on Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s.  Over the years, the band has attracted an international cult following among funk fans. Original copies of their releases sell for hundreds of dollars, and their songs have appeared on television and video game soundtracks.  We're joined by Rhythm Machine’s guitarist Maurice Puckett, and saxophonist Donald Harris. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rhythm-machine--part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rhythm-machine--part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two-part series exploring the history of Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. In this episode, we’ll be joined by Rhythm Machine’s guitarist Maurice Puckett, and saxophonist Donald Harris. 00:34:54Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the history of Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s.  Rhythm Machine were formed during the early 1970s by former members of The Highlighters – including James Boone, and James Brantley. The band recorded an LP and multiple singles — but that music was largely ignored at the time of its initial release. Over the years, the band’s music has attracted an international cult following among funk fans. Original copies of Rhythm Machine’s releases sell for hundreds of dollars, and their songs have appeared on television and video game soundtracks.  On this week’s show we’ll be joined by Rhythm Machine’s guitarist, Maurice Puckett, who will share his memories of performing on the Avenue. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rhythm-machine--part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rhythm-machine--part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)For the next two weeks on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the history of Rhythm Machine, a legendary funk band that emerged from Indianapolis during the 1970s. On this week’s show we’ll be joined by the band’s guitarist, Maurice Puckett, who will share his memories of performing on the Avenue.00:34:59Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Join us this week for a special Pride month edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue. We’ll be looking back at the history of drag queens, and trans performers on the Avenue. They were billed as female impersonators, and nearly every Avenue club featured these artists.  We’ll share rare recordings by entertainers affiliated with Valda Gray’s performance ensemble, including Petite Swanson, Billie McAllister, Nina Mae McKinney, and Jean LaRue. Valda Gray was perhaps the most influential figure to emerge from the drag culture of Indiana Avenue. After leaving Indianapolis, Valda attracted national attention for her work at Chicago’s Cabin Inn and is credited as a pioneer of drag shows in Chicago.  We’ll also hear memories from Indianapolis artists who worked alongside female impersonators and attended performances at Avenue drag clubs like the Famous Door. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pride-female-impersonators-on-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pride-female-impersonators-on-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Join us this week for a special Pride month edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue. We’ll look back at the history of drag queens, and trans performers on the Avenue. They were billed as female impersonators, and nearly every Avenue club featured these artists. 00:34:59Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Legendary Indianapolis club DJ Thomas J. Griffin, also known as Sparkle Soxx, was one of the first club DJs in Indianapolis. In 1973, he began spinning funk and soul music at venues across the city. He visits Echoes of Indiana Avenue to discuss his multi-decade DJ career and notable work in broadcasting as an announcer for WTLC and The Reggie Miller Show. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thomas-sparkle-soxx-griffinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thomas-sparkle-soxx-griffinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Legendary Indianapolis club DJ Thomas J. Griffin, also known as Sparkle Soxx, was one of the first club DJs in Indianapolis. In 1973, he began spinning funk and soul music at venues across the city. He visits Echoes of Indiana Avenue to discuss his multi-decade DJ career and notable work in broadcasting as an announcer for WTLC and The Reggie Miller Show.00:59:01Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 From the 1920s to the 1960s, the biggest stars in American music regularly performed on Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, hear the first in a new series that looks at the music icons who performed in Indy’s Black cultural hub.    This edition focuses on rock and roll and R&B musicians – including Tina Turner, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix and Funkadelic. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/legendary-avenue-concerts--part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/legendary-avenue-concerts--part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Hear the first in a new series that looks at the music icons who performed in Indy’s Black cultural hub, including Tina Turner, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix and Funkadelic.00:19:30Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the May birthday of Pha Terrell, an influential big band singer that had strong ties to the Avenue.  Pha Terrell was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 25th of 1910. In 1934, he was discovered by Andy Kirk, bandleader for the Twelve Clouds of Joy. Terrell enjoyed a successful partnership with Kirk - from 1936 to 1940, Terrell cut over 40 songs with the Twelve Clouds of Joy, including their hit single “Until the Real Thing Comes Along”. Terrell’s unique falsetto singing set a new trend for rhythm and blues singers, and traces of his influence can still be hard among R&B vocalists today.  After leaving Kirk's band in 1940, Terrell formed a partnership with Denver Ferguson – an important Indiana Avenue businessman. Denver Ferguson owned the Indianapolis nightclub Sunset Terrace, and the Ferguson Brothers’ Talent Agency – a booking agency based in the Avenue neighborhood. In 1942, Terrell worked with the Indianapolis-based bandleader Clarence Love, and some have speculated that he lived in Naptown during this time. Tune in this week for an hour of classic music, featuring Pha Terrell’s work with Andy Kirk and his Twelve Clouds of Joy. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pha-terrellhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pha-terrellviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrating the May birthday of Pha Terrell, an influential big band singer that had strong ties to the Avenue. Terrell enjoyed a successful partnership with Andy Kirk, bandleader for the Twelve Clouds of Joy, and cut over 40 songs with the band, including their hit single “Until the Real Thing Comes Along.”00:21:38Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 In this second episode in our two-part series with Claudia Polley, we'll focus on Claudia's work in broadcasting and historic preservation. As a vocalist, Claudia studied classical music at the Juilliard School. During the 1970s, she became a disco music star in France. In the 1980s, and ‘90s, she produced critically acclaimed jazz and blues recordings for Mapleshade Records. Claudia is also a trailblazing broadcaster, and became one of the first female sports directors in the country.  Today, Claudia is best known for her work as a historian and preservationist. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/claudia-polley--episode-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/claudia-polley--episode-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The second episode of our two-part series about vocalist, broadcaster, and preservationist of historic Black spaces in Indiana, Claudia Polley. 00:35:00Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we'll share the first episode in our two-part series with Claudia Polley.  As a vocalist, Claudia studied classical music at the famous Juilliard School in New York. During the 1970s, she became a disco music star in France. In the 1980s, and ‘90s, she produced critically acclaimed jazz and blues recordings for Mapleshade Records.  Claudia is also a trailblazing broadcaster, and became one of the first female sports directors in the country.   Today, Claudia is best known for her work as a historian and preservationist.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/claudia-polleyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/claudia-polleyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Vocalist, broadcaster, and preservationist of historic Black spaces in Indiana, Claudia Polley00:41:24Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Little Miss Cornshucks – a pioneer of rhythm and blues music. She was born Mildred Cummings in Dayton, Ohio in May of 1923, and died in Indianapolis in November of 1999. Little Miss Cornshucks played some of her first, and last gigs in Indianapolis – including an early appearance on Indiana Avenue in 1945. She influenced artists like Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown, and Lavern Baker, and Atlantic Records’ founder Ahmet Ertegun, called her the greatest blues singer he ever heard. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/little-miss-cornshuckshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/little-miss-cornshucksviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Little Miss Cornshucks, a pioneer of rhythm and blues music.00:18:46Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we'll share an hour of words and music with Paul Thomas, best known for his work with the Circle City Band. The group's 1983 single "Magic" is an underground soul classic with over a million streams online.  Thomas played some of his first gigs on the Avenue, performing at clubs like the Blue Eagle with Billy Wooten and Harvey Cook. Thomas' family has a deep history on the Avenue. His mother Hazell Ann Hurt owned an influential beauty salon in the Avenue neighborhood. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/paul-thomashttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/paul-thomasviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Paul Thomas, a soul artist best known for his work with Circle City Band00:33:58Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we'll feature an hour of words and music with Bobby Banner - a legendary Indianapolis vocalist, dancer, and costume designer. Bobby Banner has been performing in Naptown for over 50 years, working with the Hamilton Movement, The Bad Boys, and Billy Ball’s Upsetters – a band he currently leads today. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bobby-bannerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bobby-bannerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Legendary Indianapolis vocalist, dancer, and costume designer Bobby Banner00:43:14Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the final episode in our two part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist. Nelson rose to prominence in the late 1960s singing at local clubs, like the Surfside Seven. Nelson has worked with some of Naptown’s greatest musicians – including Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and members of Funk Incorporated. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/debbie-nelson--episode-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/debbie-nelson--episode-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Final episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist00:42:07Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the first episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist. Nelson rose to prominence in the late 1960s singing at local clubs, like the Surfside Seven. Nelson has worked with some of Naptown’s greatest musicians – including Jimmy Coe, Billy Wooten, and members of Funk Incorporated. Tune in this week as Debbie shares her memories of growing up on the Avenue.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/debbie-nelson--episode-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/debbie-nelson--episode-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)First episode in our two-part series with Debbie Nelson, a legendary Naptown blues and soul vocalist00:39:58Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll pay tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter, he passed away in March at the age of 89. Wayne Shorter came to prominence in the late 1950s as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. From 1964 to 1970, Shorter was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet. In 1970 he co-founded Weather Report, an all-star jazz fusion band that attained international popularity. During his historic career, Shorter also recorded with Indianapolis musicians including Freddie Hubbard, James Spaulding, and J.J. Johnson. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/honoring-wayne-shorterhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/honoring-wayne-shorterviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media) A tribute to legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter00:13:29Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue our month-long celebration of Wes Montgomery. This March marks the 100th anniversary of his birth.  We’ll hear memories of Wes Montgomery from musicians who lived, or worked on the Avenue — including Everett Greene, Wanda Stafford, Jimmy Gilford, Johnny Shacklett, Phil Ranelin, and more. We’ll also listen to music from these artists, along with classic tracks by Wes Montgomery.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-remembers-wes-montgomeryhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-remembers-wes-montgomeryviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Memories of Wes Montgomery from musicians who lived, or worked on the Avenue00:38:26Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the third episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery - a legendary jazz guitarist, and one of the most beloved Indianapolis musicians.    https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-part-3https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-part-3viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Third episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery00:15:18Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll share the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery - a legendary jazz guitarist, and one of the most beloved Indianapolis musicians.  Tune in, as we explore Montgomery's emergence as a jazz star. We'll be sharing music from Montgomery's early work as a session leader, along with rare live recordings of Montgomery performing on Indiana Avenue.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery00:14:23Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 This March marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery - a legendary jazz guitarist, and one of the most beloved Indianapolis musicians.  To celebrate, Echoes of Indiana Avenue will air a three-part series documenting the evolution of Wes Montgomery’s sound - from his first known recordings in 1948, to his last live performances in the late 1960s.  Tune in this week as we explore Wes Montgomery’s early recordings with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-pt-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/wes-montgomery-centennial-pt-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)First episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wes Montgomery00:18:03Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore Ranelin’s new album “Jazz is Dead Vol. 16”, and we'll listen back to a 2018 interview Ranelin recorded with WFYI's Kyle Long.   Phil Ranelin was born in Indianapolis in 1939. He's best known for his work with the Tribe, a radical Detroit jazz collective that mixed music with social justice. But Ranelin's career began in Naptown, performing with local jazz greats like Wes Montgomery, Dave Baker, Larry Ridley, and Melvin Rhyne.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin-jazz-is-deadhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelin-jazz-is-deadviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore Ranelin’s new album “Jazz is Dead Vol. 16”, and we'll listen back to a 2018 interview Ranelin recorded with WFYI's Kyle Long. 00:44:22Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 The Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell is among the most important musicians connected to the Indiana Avenue scene.  Blackwell’s unique guitar style influenced many generations of blues guitarists - from Robert Johson, to Eric Clapton. This February marks the 120th anniversary of Blackwell’s birth. To celebrate, we’ll be sharing a special two-part edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue, featuring the music of Scrapper Blackwell.  In this week's edition we'll explore Blackwell's final recordings.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/scrapper-blackwell-120th-anniversary-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/scrapper-blackwell-120th-anniversary-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell 00:14:14Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 The Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell is among the most important musicians connected to the Indiana Avenue scene.  Blackwell’s unique guitar style influenced many generations of blues guitarists - from Robert Johson, to Eric Clapton. This February marks the 120th anniversary of Blackwell’s birth. To celebrate, we’ll be sharing a special two-part edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue, featuring the music of Scrapper Blackwell.  We’ll follow Scrapper's career from his first recordings with Leroy Carr in 1928, to his final sessions in 1961.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/scrapper-blackwell-120th-anniversaryhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/scrapper-blackwell-120th-anniversaryviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell 00:18:24Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Latin sound of the iconic Indianapolis jazz musician Freddie Hubbard.  Throughout his career, Hubbard recorded with important Latin musicians - including Ray Barretto, Giovanni Hidalgo, Poncho Sanchez and others. And Hubbard's original compositions were performed by many prominent Latin jazz bandleaders - including Tito Puente, Willie Bobo, Hilton Ruiz and more. Tune in for an hour of classic Latin jams featuring the music of Freddie Hubbard  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/latin-sound-of-freddie-hubbardhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/latin-sound-of-freddie-hubbardviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)00:13:20Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we share an hour of words and music with vocalist Joy Upton. Upton had a notable career in the Indianapolis soul scene. She performed with some of Naptown’s most legendary musicians, including Steve Weakley, Rodney Stepp, Billy Wooten and more. Upton was also a member of important Indianapolis girl groups, including The Flurelles and The Lovely Shades of Brown. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/joy-upton-state-of-mindhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/joy-upton-state-of-mindviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)An hour of words and music with vocalist Joy Upton. 00:36:31Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the January birthday of the late Indianapolis pianist, vibraphonist, and composer Buddy Montgomery.  Buddy is best known as the younger brother of Wes Montgomery - but Buddy was a significant artist in his own right. Buddy performed with major jazz figures including John Coltrane and Miles Davis, and his compositions are still performed by musicians today.  Tune in for an hour of classic recordings from Buddy Montgomery, featuring his original compositions.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/buddy-montgomeryhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/buddy-montgomeryviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the January birthday of the late Indianapolis pianist, vibraphonist, and composer Buddy Montgomery. 00:22:23Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by listening to songs of peace, protest and remembrance from the Avenue. We’ll also hear memories from Claudia Polley, she heard Dr. King speak at Indiana Avenue’s Fall Creek YMCA in 1959. Tune in for an hour of music featuring David Baker, Phil Ranelin, Mari Evans, Amnesty, Big Maybelle, Killer Ray Appleton and more.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-dayhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-to-celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-dayviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by listening to songs of peace, protest and remembrance from the Avenue. 00:31:53Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll continue our exploration of the early musical history of the Walker Theatre. We’ll focus on entertainers who performed during the Walker’s 1929 season - including Sammy Davis Jr., Whistlin' Rufus, Irene Scrigss, Ida Cox and more.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-from-the-walker-theatre-part-2-1929https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-from-the-walker-theatre-part-2-1929viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, explore the early musical history of the Walker Theatre and entertainers who performed during the 1929 season. 00:19:23Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue explore, the early musical history of the Madam Walker Theatre. The Walker opened on Monday, December 26th of 1927 and has been an anchor of the Indiana Avenue neighborhood for over 90 years.  On this week’s show we’ll share classic recordings from performers who appeared at the Walker in 1928 - the theater’s first year of business. Tune in for an hour of music from Bessie Smith, Butterbeans and Susie, Blanche Calloway, Mamie Smith, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-from-the-madam-walker-theatre-part-1-1928https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/music-from-the-madam-walker-theatre-part-1-1928viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy an hour of music from performers who appeared at The Walker in 1928. 00:23:03Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 The Sunset Terrace is a legendary Indiana Avenue nightclub opened by Denver Ferguson in 1938. This week we’ll celebrate Christmas at the Sunset Terrace, by listening to classic holiday music from artists who performed at the club. Denver Ferguson, and his brother Sea, were prominent figures in the Avenue neighborhood. Today, the Ferguson brothers are best remembered for their work in music.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/xmas-at-the-sunset-terracehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/xmas-at-the-sunset-terraceviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy an hour of holiday tunes by musicians who performed at the Sunset Terrace nightclub. 00:22:08Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre. We’ll be featuring interviews with several Indianapolis musicians who performed at the Christmas benefit shows, including Henry Hinch, Josephine Cheatham Manns, Reggie Gammon, and the late Joe Trotter. We’ll also talk with Eunice Trotter, the former owner of the Indianapolis Recorder, and the legendary Indianapolis disc jockey Geno Shelton. Trotter and Shelton organized the Christmas benefit show during the 1980s.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-concerts-at-the-walkerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-concerts-at-the-walkerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll explore the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre. 00:54:00Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Celebrate the music of Orville “Hoppy” Jones, a founding member of the Ink Spots. Hoppy played bass fiddle, but he was best known for his “talking bass” parts - a spoken-word recitation that was frequently utilized in Ink Spots recordings. Hoppy's talking “bass style” was immensely popular with music fans, and you might say Hoppy was the original rapper. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-original-rapper-orville-hoppy-joneshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-original-rapper-orville-hoppy-jonesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Discover why Orville "Hoppy" Jones is considered by some to be the original rapper. 00:27:31Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Naptown music legend Rodney Stepp joins us to share memories of growing up on the Avenue and returning to the Walker Theatre this month for a special holiday concert.  Stepp came to prominence as a teenager during the 1960s, playing keyboards in local bands. In the mid 1970s, Stepp joined the world-famous Spinners, touring with the group across the globe.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-rodney-stepphttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-rodney-steppviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore music legend Rodney Stepp's memories of growing up on the Avenue. 00:46:43Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-4https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-4viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)We continue our ongoing look at the use of Indiana Avenue music samples in hip-hop. 00:39:39Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week we’ll continue our exploration of the Avenue’s contribution to the influential jazz record label Blue Note Records. Along with iconic names like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, the musicians of Indiana Avenue also made significant contributions to Blue Note. Enjoy an hour of classic Naptown jazz from Freddie Hubbard, James Spaulding and Larry Ridley.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-on-blue-note-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-on-blue-note-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)We continue our exploration of the Avenue’s contribution to Blue Note Records. 00:12:51Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Among jazz fans, Blue Note Records is considered one of the most important and influential labels, releasing music by the biggest names in jazz, including Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The musicians of Indiana Avenue also made significant contributions to Blue Note Records. For the next two weeks we’ll celebrate Blue Note recordings featuring Indianapolis musicians. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-on-blue-note-pt-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-on-blue-note-pt-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy music by Avenue artists who performed on the jazz label Blue Note Records. 00:15:34Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week's show is all about the numbers, an illegal lottery game that thrived on the Avenue. During the 20th Century, the numbers game was played in working class neighborhoods around the United States. The game was known by many names, including the policy and the pea shake. Here in Indianapolis, Isaac "Tuffy" Mitchell was known as the "king of the numbers." https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-plays-the-numbershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-plays-the-numbersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Learn all about the numbers, an illegal lottery game that thrived on the Avenue. 00:59:28Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Did you know Blacula was a Hoosier? Did you know "Dawn of the Dead" star Ken Foree grew up in the Lockefield Gardens apartments on Indiana Avenue? This hour we'll celebrate Halloween on the Avenue. Enjoy vintage radio commercials featuring some of the classic horror films that were shown at the Walker Theatre and frightening music from Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/halloween-on-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/halloween-on-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore how Indiana Avenue residents celebrated Halloween through movies, music and more. 00:27:03Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we pay tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders. Throughout his career, Sanders recorded with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including Virgil Jones, James Spaulding, "Killer" Ray Appleton, Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, and Phil Ranelin. Sanders also performed on the Avenue at least once during his career, appearing at the Madame Walker Theatre in 1994. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pharoah-sanders-and-the-jazz-masters-of-indiana-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/pharoah-sanders-and-the-jazz-masters-of-indiana-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders' connection to the jazz masters of the Avenue. 00:19:59Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Celebrate the life and work of the Grammy-winning Indianapolis folklorist, musician, painter and academic Art Rosenbaum, who passed away last month at the age of 83. Rosenbaum came to prominence during the early 1960s with his field recordings that documented the "Indianapolis school" of blues music, and captured the sound of Avenue blues artists like Scrapper Blackwell, Yank Rachell, and more.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-art-rosenbaumhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-art-rosenbaumviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate the life and work of the Grammy-winning Indianapolis folklorist Art Rosenbaum. 00:19:50Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we continue our conversation with legendary jazz vocalist Everett Greene. On this episode, Greene shares his thoughts on the demise of Indiana Avenue, and his latest album, "You're Gonne Hear From Me", a collaboration with pianist Steve Allee. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-everett-greene-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-everett-greene-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)We continue our conversation with legendary jazz vocalist Everett Greene. 00:31:42Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we'll share the first part of our interview with Everett Greene, the legendary jazz vocalist. Greene has been performing in Indianapolis since the mid-1950s and has worked with jazz legends like Wes Montgomery and David Baker and gospel greats like Beatrice Brown, Dennis Freeman, and The Jordan-Aires. In recent years, Greene has toured the world as a vocalist for the Count Basie band.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-everett-greene-pt-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-everett-greene-pt-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet the legendary jazz and gospel vocalist, Everett Greene. 00:38:42Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Indiana Avenue has become synonymous with jazz music, but the neighborhood's arts and culture scene extended far beyond jazz. The neighborhood was overflowing with blues, gospel, rock and roll, and classical music. This week, we'll celebrate several classical musical pioneers of the Avenue, including Carol Brice, David Baker, Todd Duncan and Henry Hart.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/classical-musical-pioneers-of-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/classical-musical-pioneers-of-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet the classical music pioneers of the Avenue, including Carol Brice and David Baker. 00:30:13Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 John Coltrane is among the most influential and highly regarded musicians in the history of American music. This week we’ll celebrate the September birthday of John Coltrane, by looking back at his connections to the Avenue. From his earliest professional work, to his final recordings, Avenue musicians played a significant role in Coltrane’s life and music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-connections-john-coltranehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-connections-john-coltraneviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Discover the Indiana Avenue connections of John Coltrane. 00:20:38Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Creed Taylor recorded music by some of the biggest stars in jazz, including many legends of the Avenue. This week we continue our tribute to Taylor by sharing his work with the Indianapolis jazz legends Freddie Hubbard, and J.J. Johnson. We’ll be joined by music legends Herbie Hancock and Herb Alpert. They'll share their memories of working with Freddie Huabbrd and Creed Taylor during the 1960s.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-creed-taylor-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-creed-taylor-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we continue our tribute to the legendary jazz producer Creed Taylor. 00:19:17Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-creed-taylor-pt-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-creed-taylor-pt-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore Indy jazz producer Creed Taylor's work with the iconic guitarist Wes Montgomery. 00:25:47Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Meet the Avenue guitarists that influenced guitar legend Wes Montgomery. Over 50 years after his death, jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery remains one of Indianapolis' greatest music icons. Montgomery shot to fame in the late 1950s with his innovative style, but he didn’t develop his sound in a vacuum - there were many important guitarists working on Indiana Avenue that influenced his style and sound.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-guitar-landscape-of-wes-montgomerys-indianapolishttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-guitar-landscape-of-wes-montgomerys-indianapolisviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet the Avenue guitarists that influenced Wes Montgomery's style and sound. 00:18:31Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we'll continue our ongoing series looking back at the forgotten legends of Indiana Avenue. The Avenue music scene produced many bright stars. Some of those artists remain well known today, like Wes Montgomery and Slide Hampton. But many legendary Avenue performers have faded from our memories. Enjoy an hour of music from artists including Beryl Steiner, The Chromatics and more.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/more-forgotten-legends-of-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/more-forgotten-legends-of-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we continue our ongoing series celebrating the forgotten legends of the Avenue. 00:23:48Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Hear the second part of our tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins. Carl Perkins was a major force on the Avenue music scene during the late 1940s. In the early 50s, Perkins left Naptown for California and thrived in the West Coast cool jazz scene. Sadly, Perkins died of a drug overdose in 1958 at just 29 years old. He made a big impact during his short career, performing with jazz stars including Miles Davis, who listed Perkins as one of his favorite pianists.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-carl-perkins-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-carl-perkins-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Part two of our tribute to the Indy-born jazz piano legend Carl Perkins. 00:15:00Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 For the next two weeks we’ll pay tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins. A star on the Avenue music scene during the late 40s and early ‘50s, Perkins left Naptown for California, becoming a significant player in the West Coast cool jazz scene. Perkins died tragically young, but he made dozens of recordings during his short life, and appeared on sessions with jazz greats.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-carl-perkins-pt-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-carl-perkins-pt-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Part one of our tribute to the legendary Indianapolis jazz pianist Carl Perkins. 00:16:57Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we'll celebrate the August birthday of the legendary Naptown musician Sarah McLawler. An Indianapolis Native, McLawler studied music at Crispus Attucks High School, and the Jordan Conservatory. During her extraordinary career, McLawler had success as a vocalist, and jazz organist. In fact, McLawler was among the first wave of jazz musicians to perform on the organ.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-sarah-mclawlerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-sarah-mclawlerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate the August birthday of the legendary Naptown musician Sarah McLawler. During her extraordinary career, McLawler had success as a vocalist, and jazz organist. 00:22:28Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll pay tribute to Jimmy Wormick, a legendary Naptown jazz trombonist. Wormick started his career on the Avenue, performing with the Indianapolis bandleader Chick Carter, and he later joined the famous Lionel Hampton Orchestra. During his career Wormick performed alongside some of the greatest names in American music, including Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus, Bing Crosby and others. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-jimmy-wormickhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-jimmy-wormickviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we’ll pay tribute to Jimmy Wormick, a legendary Naptown jazz trombonist.00:20:33Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Enjoy an hour of words and music from the great Naptown jazz trumpeter Clifford Ratliff. Ratliff has been playing jazz in Indianapolis since the 1960s, and he’s recorded with some of the greatest legends of Indiana Avenue. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-clifford-ratliffhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-clifford-ratliffviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy an hour of words and music from the great Naptown jazz trumpeter Clifford Ratliff. 00:36:28Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll celebrate the life and music of Steve Odle, lead vocalist for the Indianapolis soul music group Words of Wisdom. Odle passed away last month at the age of 70. We'll listen back to an interview Odle recorded at WFYI in 2018, and we'll share music from an unreleased solo session Odle cut after the demise of Words of Wisdom.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-steve-odlehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-steve-odleviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate the life and music of Steve Odle, lead vocalist for the Indianapolis soul music group Words of Wisdom. Odle passed away last month at the age of 70. 00:45:18Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 During the mid-20th Century, the fun on Indiana Avenue didn’t stop at closing time. After-hours clubs offered live music until the break of dawn. There was a catch: these clubs operated outside the limits of the law and were subject to police raids. Still, patrons packed after-hours clubs like The Sunset, The Missile Room, The Log Cabin Inn and The Frederick Douglass Social Club. Discover the history and hear from the artists who were a part of the Avenue’s after-hours scene.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-after-hourshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-avenue-after-hoursviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)During the mid-20th Century, the fun on Indiana Avenue didn’t stop at closing time. 00:31:33Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Brother Jack McDuff is one of the most celebrated jazz organists in music history, but few music fans are aware of his deep connection to Naptown. This week we’ll celebrate McDuff’s work on the Avenue. We’ll share classic recordings he made with Avenue musicians and talk with some of the Naptown musicians who performed in his band.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-connections-brother-jack-mcduffhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-connections-brother-jack-mcduffviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Brother Jack McDuff is one of the most celebrated jazz organists in music history, but few music fans are aware of his deep connection to Naptown. This week we’ll explore McDuff’s work on the Avenue. 00:27:01Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we'll celebrate the history of drag queens and trans performers on the Avenue. They were billed as female impersonators. Nearly every club on the Avenue featured them, and nearly every musician on the Avenue worked alongside these entertainers - from Slide Hampton, to Jimmy Coe. Enjoy rare recordings from female impersonators connected to the Avenue scene. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/female-impersonators-on-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/female-impersonators-on-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Nearly every club on the Avenue featured drag queens and trans performers - billed as female impersonators - and nearly every musician on the Avenue worked alongside these entertainers. 00:59:05Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll feature an hour of words and music as we preview the Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival. The festival features an all-star lineup of legendary Naptown bands including Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign and Circle City Band.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-indiana-juneteenth-freedom-music-festivalhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-indiana-juneteenth-freedom-music-festivalviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we preview the Indiana Juneteenth Freedom Music Festival. 00:42:18Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week, we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Avenue music samples in hip-hop. The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled by some of the biggest names in rap music, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and others. On this week’s show we’ll hear how contemporary stars like Doja Cat have used Avenue music in their work.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-3https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-3viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Avenue music samples in hip-hop. Hear how contemporary stars like Doja Cat have used Avenue music in their work. 00:59:01Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band” contest. During the 1940s and ‘50’s, the newspaper invited readers to vote for their favorite Naptown musicians, and the winning musicians were included in the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band." This provided many local musicians with their first taste of recognition including Wes Montgomery and Slide Hampton. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-indianapolis-recorders-dream-band-contesthttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-indianapolis-recorders-dream-band-contestviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s “Dream Band” contest, which invited readers to vote for their favorite Naptown musicians, to be included in the newspaper’s “Dream Band." 00:24:42Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we explore torch songs – songs that lament an unrequited or lost loves. Diving into an hour of music from Aretta Bush, Helen “Fox” Walker, Everett Greene, Flo Garvin, The Ink Spots and more, we’ll take you on a tour of the smoke-filled clubs of Indiana Avenue famous for these sad, beautiful songs. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenues-torch-singershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenues-torch-singersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we explore torch songs – songs lamenting unrequited or lost loves. Featuring an hour of music from Aretta Bush, Helen “Fox”Walker, Everett Greene, Flo Garvin, The Ink Spots and more. 00:18:17Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll pay tribute to the late Naptown drummer Dewayne Garvin - better known as the “Funky Buzzard.” Garvin recorded with local legends like The Highlighters and Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, and performed with international stars like Marvin Gaye and Funkadelic. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/dewayne-garvin-funky-buzzardhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/dewayne-garvin-funky-buzzardviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)A tribute to the late Naptown drummer Dewayne Garvin, better known as the “Funky Buzzard." 00:18:21Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Chicago’s Chess Records is known worldwide for releasing classic blues and rock and roll music from artists like Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Etta James, and Howlin’ Wolf. But it also recorded important musicians from Indiana Avenue, like Larry Liggett, The Teasers, and The Highlighters. This week we’ll listen to music from Avenue artists who recorded for Chess Records.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-artists-at-chess-recordshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-artists-at-chess-recordsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Chicago’s Chess Records is known worldwide for releasing classic blues and rock and roll music from artists like Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters, but it also recorded important musicians from the Avenue. 00:20:53Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 David Williams has written several books that draw on his experiences growing up on Indiana Avenue, including “Indianapolis Jazz” and “Indianapolis Rhythm and Blues.” This week, David joins us to discuss his latest work “African-Americans in Indianapolis," which documents important moments in Indianapolis history - from the rise of Madame Walker, to the founding of Crispus Attucks High School. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/growing-up-on-the-avenue-david-williamshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/growing-up-on-the-avenue-david-williamsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Author David Williams discusses his latest work “African-Americans in Indianapolis." 00:59:03Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 We continue our tribute to guitarist Johnny Shacklett - one of the greatest living legends of the Naptown jazz scene. Shacklett rose to prominence during the 1950s. He played in many of the Avenue’s most famous clubs, and performed with many of the Avenue’s greatest musicians - including Wes Montgomery, The Hampton Family, Larry Ridley, and many others.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-johnny-shacklett-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-johnny-shacklett-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)We continue our tribute to guitarist Johnny Shacklett - one of the greatest living legends of the Naptown jazz scene. 00:37:18Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Part one of our two-part tribute to guitarist Johnny Shacklett - one of the greatest living legends of the Naptown jazz scene. Shacklett rose to prominence during the 1950s, performing in the Avenue’s most famous clubs and with some of its greatest musicians. He'll share memories of working on the avenue and talk about the “Baraka”, a unique, four-neck guitar Johnny built during the late 1960s.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-johnny-shacklett-pt-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-johnny-shacklett-pt-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Johnny Shacklett, one of Naptown's greatest living legends, joins us to share memories of working on the Avenue and to discuss the “Baraka”, a unique, four-neck guitar Johnny built in the late 1960s. 00:37:57Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll look back at some of the forgotten legends of the Avenue. The artists we’ll be featuring may be unfamiliar to listeners today - but during their prime, they packed Avenue clubs, and garnered rave reviews in the local press. Enjoy an hour of music from artists including Step Wharton, Little Pico, Helen Fox, Slim Green, Milliard Lee and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-forgotten-legends-of-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-forgotten-legends-of-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)They may be unfamiliar to listeners today - but during their prime, artists like Slim Green, Helen Fox and many others packed Avenue clubs, and garnered rave reviews in the local press. 00:25:17Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll celebrate the life and music of the late James "King Moses" Weeden, best known for his work with the psychedelic gospel music act King James Version. We’ll be joined by his brother Henry Hinch, who will share his memories of growing up with Weeden on Indiana Avenue.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-psychedelic-gospel-of-king-james-versionhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-psychedelic-gospel-of-king-james-versionviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we’ll celebrate the life and music of the late James "King Moses" Weeden, best known for his work with the psychedelic gospel music act King James Version. 00:42:30Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we wrap up our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. Members of the group discuss their legacy as a band and what the future holds for the group.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-3https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-3viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we wrap up our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. Members of the group discuss their legacy as a band. 00:34:23Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we continue our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. Members from the group discuss how they relied on each other to survive both in the music industry and in life. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-legends-ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)We continue our tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign by exploring how the group's members relied on each other to survive both in the music industry and in life. 00:33:48Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we begin a three-part tribute to Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, one of the most important bands in Naptown music. The group achieved their greatest success during the 1970s performing with some of the biggest stars in American music, including B.B. King, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and Jackie Wilson. Their recordings received serious airplay and appeared on Billboard’s R&B Hot 100 Chart.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-pt-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign remains one of the most important bands in Naptown music. 00:40:30Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month with an hour of music featuring the blues women of Indiana Avenue. Blues music was one of the most popular forms of entertainment on the Avenue, and some of the earliest blues records ever made were recorded by Avenue women. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/blues-women-of-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/blues-women-of-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Blues music was one of the most popular forms of entertainment on the Avenue, and some of the earliest blues records ever made were recorded by Avenue women. 00:20:24Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week, we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month by looking back at our interviews with some of the legendary women of the Avenue, including Pam Davis, Charlotte Bailey, Josephine Cheatham-Manns, Gwen Robinson, Debbie Hyatte-Nelson, and Eunice Trotter.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/legendary-women-of-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/legendary-women-of-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, we’ll celebrate Women’s History Month by looking back at our interviews with some of the legendary women of the Avenue, including Pam Davis, Charlotte Bailey, Gwen Robinson, and more. 00:59:30Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The blues legend Champion Jack Dupree was born in New Orleans in 1910, but he launched his career here in Naptown. From 1939 to 1943, Dupree lived and worked in Indianapolis, and he performed extensively on the Avenue. This week we’ll look back at Dupree’s work on the Avenue. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-naptown-roots-of-champion-jack-dupreehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-naptown-roots-of-champion-jack-dupreeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The blues legend Champion Jack Dupree was born in New Orleans in 1910; but he launched his career here in Naptown, performing extensively on Indiana Avenue. 00:27:00Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week we’ll celebrate the music of Deek Watson, a founding member of The Ink Spots. Deek and his fellow Ink Spots were one of the most influential acts to emerge from the Avenue, and the only Indianapolis group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/deek-watson-indys-hall-of-famerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/deek-watson-indys-hall-of-famerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Deek Watson was a founding member of The Ink Spots, one of the most influential acts to emerge from the Avenue and the only Indianapolis group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 00:20:02Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week we’ll continue our ongoing look at the use of Indiana Avenue music samples in hip-hop. The music of Avenue artists has been sampled by some of the biggest names in rap music, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and others. Through sampling, these artists have introduced the music of the Avenue to new generations of music fans around the globe.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-rap-samples-pt-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The music of Avenue artists, including Echoes of Indiana Avenue host Herman "Butch" Slaughter, has been sampled by some of the biggest names in rap music. 00:19:13Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week, we'll pay tribute to the late Moe Whittemore. During the 1970s, Moe ran the 700 West record label and recording studio from his family’s home in New Palestine, IN. Moe recorded some of the Avenue’s most respected funk and soul musicians at 700 West, including The Vanguards, Amnesty, Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, and the Words of Wisdom, a group founded by host Herman "Butch" Slaughter.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-at-700-westhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-at-700-westviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)During the 1970s, Moe Whittemore ran the 700 West record label and recording studio from his family’s home, and he recorded some of the Avenue’s most respected funk and soul musicians. 00:27:49Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the music of jazz drummer Edgar Bateman. During the 1950s, Bateman lived and worked in Naptown, performing with legendary Avenue players like Jimmy Coe, Pookie Johnson, Mel Rhyne, Mingo Jones and many others.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/edgar-batemanhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/edgar-batemanviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll celebrate the music of jazz drummer Edgar Bateman. During the 1950s, Bateman lived and worked in Naptown, performing with legendary Avenue players 00:15:17Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/martin-luther-king-jr-dayhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/martin-luther-king-jr-dayviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we’ll be observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day by listening to songs of peace, love, and justice from the Avenue. 00:16:57Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/saxophonist-claude-barteehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/saxophonist-claude-barteeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet saxophonist Claude Bartee, one of the unsung legends of the Avenue. In the 1960s Bartee left Naptown, beginning a journey that led to some of the greatest musicians and record labels in music. 00:14:59Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll explore the forgotten history of country music on the Avenue. We’ll listen to music from some of Naptown’s Black pioneers of country music - including Lulu Jackson, in 1928, she cut one of the first country music records in Indianapolis; and fiddle player Jame Cole, who led a variety of washboard, and jug bands during the 1930s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-forgotten-history-of-country-music-on-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-forgotten-history-of-country-music-on-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, we explore the forgotten history of country music, listening to songs from some of Naptown’s Black pioneers in the genre. 00:20:36Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we'll celebrate the life and music of the Avenue musicians who passed away this year - including Slide Hampton, Joe Trotter of Amnesty, Herb Gibbs of the Fabulous Moonlighters, Leroy Seats of Words of Wisdom and the Truth Revue, and Tony Cheeseborough. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/in-memoriam-2021https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/in-memoriam-2021viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we celebrate the life and music of the Avenue musicians who passed away this year - including Slide Hampton, Joe Trotter of Amnesty, Herb Gibbs of the Fabulous Moonlighters, and more. 00:19:05Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit shows at the Walker Theatre. Starting in the 1930s, the annual concerts ran from midnight until six in the morning. They featured a line-up of rock and roll bands, jazz musicians, burlesque dancers, and female impersonators - all coming together to raise money for families in need. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-benefit-showshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/midnight-christmas-benefit-showsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we’ll look back at the Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit shows at the Walker Theatre. Starting in the 1930s, the annual concerts ran from midnight until six in the morning. 00:54:20Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The holiday season has arrived in Naptown, and this week we’ll be sharing an hour of classic Avenue Christmas music. Enjoy an hour of holiday music featuring Slide Hampton, James Spaulding, Jimmy Coe, Flo Garvin, Freddie Hubbard, Leroy Carr, Larry Ridley, The Mastersounds and many others.  https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-christmas-classicshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/avenue-christmas-classicsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we’ll be sharing an hour of classic Avenue Christmas music. Enjoy an hour of holiday music featuring Slide Hampton, Flo Garvin, Freddie Hubbard and more. 00:15:39Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Peter Jackson’s eight-hour documentary series “Get Back” has thrust the Beatles back into the spotlight. The Beatles were a big influence on many Avenue musicians. To celebrate the series, this week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue we’ll be featuring an hour of Beatles compositions performed by Avenue musicians like Slide Hampton, Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, Claude Bartee, Henry Cain, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-plays-the-beatleshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/indiana-avenue-plays-the-beatlesviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The Beatles were a big influence on many Avenue musicians. Enjoy an hour of Beatles compositions performed by Avenue musicians like Slide Hampton, Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, and more. 00:14:18Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 On this week’s show we’ll explore the music of the late, great Naptown jazz bassist Kent Brinkley. During his career, Brinkley performed with some of the greatest legends of Indiana Avenue jazz, including Freddie Hubbard, David Baker, Monk Montgomery, and Jimmy Coe. Brinkley also recorded with the great South African vocalist Miriam Makeba and appeared on Soul Train with the Crusaders. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-bassist-kent-brinkleyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-bassist-kent-brinkleyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)During his career, bassist Kent Brinkley performed with some of the greatest legends of Indiana Avenue jazz, recorded with South African vocalist Miriam Makeba and appeared on Soul Train. 00:14:25Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thanksgiving-on-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/thanksgiving-on-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Thanksgiving was a time of festive celebration on the Avenue, featuring performances by some of the biggest names in American music, like Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, and Wes Montgomery. 00:16:01Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Afrofuturism is a cultural movement that uses science fiction and fantasy to reimagine the history of Black people, and to theorize a technologically advanced future where Black people thrive. Afrofuturism has had a major presence in the world of music - from the cosmic jazz of Sun Ra, to the space age funk of Parliament. This week, we’ll pay tribute to Afrofuturist pioneers of Indiana Avenue. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-afrofuturist-pioneers-of-indiana-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-afrofuturist-pioneers-of-indiana-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we pay tribute to Afrofuturist pioneers of Indiana Avenue, including words and music from Bill Simmons of Midnight Starr, and James Spaulding, an original member of the Sun Ra Arkestra. 00:28:45Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 R&B music has gone through many changes over the years - but the soul ballad has remained a timeless form of musical expression. Indianapolis has produced a large catalog of classic soul ballads, and this week we'll be sharing a selection of Naptown slow jams connected to the Avenue scene including songs The Vanguards, Manchild, Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Jimmy Gilford, and others. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-slow-jamshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/naptown-slow-jamsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)R&B music has gone through many changes over the years - but the soul ballad has remained a timeless form of musical expression. Enjoy a selection of Naptown slow jams connected to the Avenue scene. 00:22:00Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 This week our guest is soul vocalist Lonnie Williams, one of the unsung legends of Indianapolis music. Lonnie has been performing on the Naptown scene for over 50 years, working with groups like The Diplomats, Jazzie Cazzie, Manchild, Rapture, and the Circle City Band. And Lonnie maintains a presence on the music scene today as a member of the popular R&B group Downstroke Band. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/soul-legend-lonnie-williamshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/soul-legend-lonnie-williamsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week our guest is soul vocalist Lonnie Williams, one of the unsung legends of Indianapolis music. Lonnie has been performing on the Naptown scene for over 50 years. 00:40:54Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week, we're featuring an hour of words and music with Phil Ranelin, the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist. Ranelin is best known for his work with the Tribe, a radical Detroit jazz collective that mixed music with social justice. But Ranelin's career began in Naptown, performing with local jazz greats like Wes Montgomery, Dave Baker, Larry Ridley, and Melvin Rhyne. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/phil-ranelinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week, we're featuring an hour of words and music with the legendary Indianapolis jazz trombonist Phil Ranelin, best known for his work with the radical Detroit jazz collective known as Tribe. 00:47:10Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week we're broadcasting from A.J.’s Lounge. A.J.'s is the oldest Black-owned bar in Indianapolis, and the only remaining nightclub connected to the historic Indiana Avenue neighborhood. We’ll talk with the bar’s owner Gwen Robinson, and listening to music from some of the Avenue musicians that have performed at A.J.’s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/ajs-loungehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/ajs-loungeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we're broadcasting from A.J.’s Lounge. A.J.'s is the oldest Black-owned bar in Indianapolis, and the only remaining nightclub connected to the historic Indiana Avenue neighborhood. 00:40:39Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Enjoy an hour of music from keyboardist Melvin Rhyne, one of the greatest musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. Rhyne is best known for his work with Wes Montgomery during the late 1950s, and he played organ on Montgomery's 1959 debut album. We’ll listen to that session, along with other classic jazz music Rhyne recorded during his legendary career. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-melvin-rhynehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-melvin-rhyneviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy an hour of music from keyboardist Melvin Rhyne, one of the greatest musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. Rhyne is best known for his work with Wes Montgomery during the late 1950s. 00:19:21Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Enjoy a unique archival conversation between two important figures in Indianapolis history: basketball legend Jerry Harkness - who died last month at the age of 81; and the late Father Boniface Hardin, the founder of Martin University. Recorded in 1971, Hardin and Harkness discussed the history of Black music in Indianapolis, and the Indiana Avenue renaissance. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jerry-harkness-and-father-boniface-hardinhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jerry-harkness-and-father-boniface-hardinviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy an archival conversation between two important figures in Indianapolis history: basketball legend Jerry Harkness and the late Father Boniface Hardin, the founder of Martin University. 00:39:34Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 On part three of our tribute to the late Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings, we explore his work in jazz music. Jennings recorded with some of the top names in jazz - including Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jennings-a-tribute-part-3https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jennings-a-tribute-part-3viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings' work in Jazz music. Jennings recorded with some of the top names in jazz - including Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. 00:16:31Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 On part two of our tribute to the late Naptown guitar great Bill Jennings, explore Jennings’ work in early rock and roll, and rhythm and blues music. Enjoy hour of music from one of the most influential musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jennings-a-tribute-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jennings-a-tribute-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On part two of our tribute to the late Naptown guitar great Bill Jennings, explore Jennings’ work in early rock and roll, and rhythm and blues music. 00:20:05Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue sees the start of a three-part series celebrating the life and work of late Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings. One of the most influential artists of his generation, he recorded alongside legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Jordan and Louis Armstrong. Part one features early Jennings recordings from the 1930s and 1940s, featuring Jerry Daniels of the Ink Spots, famed jazz violinist Stuff Smith and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jenningshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/bill-jenningsviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Echoes of Indiana Ave celebrates the late Naptown guitarist Bill Jennings in part one of a three-part series. This first instalment features early recordings from the 30s and 40s, featuring some of the legendary artists he worked with. 00:19:34Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 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. During the 1970s Amnesty shared stages with the greatest stars of American music, including Bill Withers, and The Jackson 5. Today Amnesty’s music is sampled by the biggest stars in hip-hop, like Jay-Z, Snoop Dog, and Kanye West. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-joe-trotter-ofhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/remembering-joe-trotter-ofviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)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.00:33:56Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Celebrate the life and music of the late, great Naptown jazz drummer, “Killer” Ray Appleton. "Killer" Ray started his career playing with Avenue jazz greats like Wes Montgomery and David Baker, and he would go on to play on classic jazz albums by artists including Freddie Hubbard and John Coltrane. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/killer-ray-appletonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/killer-ray-appletonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)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. 00:17:35Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll explore how the legacy of Indiana Avenue has been passed down through generations of family tradition. Our guests are Josephine Cheatham-Manns and June Rochelle. Josephine was a popular entertainer on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s, and her daughter June has carried on that tradition in the 21st Century.   https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/generations-on-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/generations-on-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Discover how the legacy of Indiana Avenue has been passed down through generations of family tradition with entertainers Josephine Cheatham-Manns and June Rochelle. 00:59:09Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 We continue our ongoing tribute to the Rock and Roll Women of Indiana Avenue. Here in the Hoosier State, Indiana Avenue was ground zero for rock and roll music, and Black women played an essential role in the genre's development. Still, for many years, their contributions were often overlooked by music journalists and historians. Enjoy music from Lois Blaine, The Stovall Sisters, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rock-and-roll-women-of-indiana-ave-part-5https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rock-and-roll-women-of-indiana-ave-part-5viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)We continue our ongoing tribute to the Rock and Roll Women of The Avenue. The neighborhood was ground zero for rock and roll music, and Black women played an essential role in the genre's development. 00:19:52Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Enjoy an hour of words and music with the great Naptown bass player Ricky Knox. He started playing music professionally as a child, and by the time he was in his teens, Knox was playing at famous Indiana Avenue nightclubs like the Sunset Terrace. Ricky has worked with some of the greatest performers in American music - from Babyface to Brother Jack McDuff. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-ricky-knoxhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-ricky-knoxviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy an hour of words and music with the great Naptown bass player Ricky Knox. By the time he was in his teens, Knox was playing at famous Indiana Avenue nightclubs like the Sunset Terrace. 00:55:40Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 During the 1960s, teenager Charlotte Bailey started singing rhythm and blues on Indiana Avenue, performing in some of the Avenue’s most famous clubs, and working alongside some of Naptown’s greatest musicians. In this episode, Charlotte shares her memories of those performances, as we listen to her 1976 single “Bang Bang”, recorded with the legendary Indianapolis saxophonist Jimmy Coe. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/charlotte-bailyhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/charlotte-bailyviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Charlotte Bailey appears on Echoes of Indiana Avenue this week to share her memories of being a rhythm and blues singer who performed in some of the Ave’s most famous clubs, while working alongside some of Naptown’s most famous musicians. 00:47:48Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week we’ll look back at the music of Earl Van Riper, an extraordinary pianist who worked with Wes Montgomery during the 1950s. Beyond his work with Wes Montgomery, Van Riper performed with an impressive list of local and national artists, including Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, Ida Cox, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Jimmy Coe, and Larry Liggett. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-earl-van-riperhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-music-of-earl-van-riperviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we’ll look back at the music of Earl Van Riper, an extraordinary pianist who worked with an impressive list of local and national artists including Wes Montgomery, Dinah Washington, and more. 00:20:29Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week we're celebrating the birthday of the Indiana Avenue jazz legend, Leroy Vinnegar. Leroy was known as “the walker”, a name he earned for his mastery of the walking bass jazz style. He recorded over 100 albums, working alongside some of the most important names in jazz history - from Sonny Rollins, to Roy Ayers. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-walker-leroy-vinnegar-on-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-walker-leroy-vinnegar-on-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we're celebrating the birthday of the Indiana Avenue jazz legend, Leroy Vinnegar. Leroy was known as “the walker”, a name he earned for his mastery of the walking bass jazz style. 00:17:50Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week we dig into the musical collaboration between the Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell, and Thomas A. Dorsey, the father of gospel music. Blackwell and Dorsey recorded several tracks together, and some music historians have speculated that Blackwell played on Dorsey's 1932 single "If You See My Saviour", the first gospel record ever released. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-gospel-according-scrapperhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-gospel-according-scrapperviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)This week we dig into the musical collaboration between the Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell, and Thomas A. Dorsey, the father of gospel music. 00:25:37Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Meet the trailblazing Hoosier journalist Eunice Trotter. She began writing for the Indianapolis Recorder as a teenager during the late 1960s, eventually becoming the paper’s editor-in-chief, and owner. Trotter also wrote for the Indianapolis Star, where she became the paper’s first Black editor. In 2017, she was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/eunice-trotterhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/eunice-trotterviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Meet the trailblazing Hoosier journalist Eunice Trotter. She began writing for the Indianapolis Recorder as a teenager during the 1960s, eventually becoming the paper’s editor-in-chief and owner. 00:58:54Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The music of Indiana Avenue, including tracks by host Herman "Butch" Slaughter, has been sampled by some of the biggest rappers and producers in the hip-hop game including Kanye West, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, Ice-T and many others. Discover some of the Avenue’s most sampled artists, and the rappers they inspired. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rap-music-samples-from-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rap-music-samples-from-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The music of Indiana Avenue has been sampled by some of the biggest rappers and producers in hip-hop, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, and more. Discover some of the Avenue’s most sampled artists. 00:42:18Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 In a special Pride month episode, we look back at the history of drag queens and trans performers on the Avenue. The names of performers like Candy Laverne, Doris White, Valda Gray, and Tanya Dupree were commonplace on nightclub rosters. Nearly every club featured female impersonators, and nearly every Avenue musician worked alongside these entertainers - from Slide Hampton to Jimmy Coe. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/drag-queens-and-trans-performers-on-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/drag-queens-and-trans-performers-on-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the history of drag queens and trans performers on the Avenue. The names of performers like Candy Laverne, Doris White, Valda Gray, and Tanya Dupree were commonplace on nightclub rosters. 00:25:00Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Until the late 20th Century, Juneteenth was primarily a regional holiday. But on June 19, 1953, an all-star Juneteenth concert was staged at Indiana Avenue’s legendary Sunset Terrace nightclub. The event was sponsored by the Black firemen and policemen of Indianapolis and featured a line-up of notable 1950s R&B stars, including Johnny Otis, Marie Adams, Mel Walker, and Redd Lyte. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/juneteenth-on-the-avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/juneteenth-on-the-avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)On June 19, 1953, an all-star Juneteenth concert was staged at Indiana Avenue’s legendary Sunset Terrace nightclub, featuring a line-up including Johnny Otis, Marie Adams, Mel Walker, and Redd Lyte. 00:24:20Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Johnny Dial began playing the Hammond organ at Indiana Avenue nightclubs during the 1960s. This week, we’ll be feature a special live session and interview with Johnny Dial and The Organ-Nizers, recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-organ-nizershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-organ-nizersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy a special live session and interview with Johnny Dial and The Organ-Nizers, recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis. Dial began playing the Hammond organ on The Avenue in the 1960s. 00:38:12Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Earlier this month, the renowned jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller passed away at the age of 86. Though Curtis Fuller was born and raised in Detroit - he often performed with the jazz greats of Indiana Avenue, including Naptown legends like Virgil Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Slide Hampton, and James Spaulding.  On this week’s show,  we’ll celebrate the life and music of Curtis Fuller. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/chris-fullerhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/chris-fullerviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller passed away in May 2021. During his career, Fuller often performed with the jazz greats of Indiana Avenue, including Virgil Jones, Freddie Hubbard, and more. 00:15:04Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/gregg-baconhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/gregg-baconviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy music and words from the Naptown sax great Gregg Bacon.00:46:36Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 This week we're celebrating the music of the Fabulous Moonlighters, one of the hottest bands on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s. The Fabulous Moonlighters left behind a catalog of classic funk and soul releases on Indianapolis labels like Blue Eagle, and Lamp Records. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-fabulous-moonlightershttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-fabulous-moonlightersviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate the music of the Fabulous Moonlighters, one of the hottest bands on Indiana Avenue during the 1960s. The group left behind a catalog of classic funk and soul releases on Indianapolis labels. 00:23:09Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Last month, the prolific Grammy winning record producer Bob Porter passed away. Porter produced over 175 jazz and blues albums for labels including Prestige, and Eastbound Records. During the 1960s and ‘70s, Porter produced dozens of sessions featuring musicians connected to the Indiana Avenue scene, including Billy Wooten, Bill Jennings, Funk Inc., Caesar Frazier, Mad Harold Caldwell, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-legacy-of-bob-porterhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/celebrating-the-legacy-of-bob-porterviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Explore the Indiana Avenue connection with the late Grammy-winning producer Bob Porter. 00:16:38Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Enjoy words and music from Reverend Dennis Freeman - one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis gospel music. Rev. Freeman is a composer, bandleader and keyboardist. He’s performed alongside some of the biggest stars in gospel music, and his songs have been recorded by gospel artists across the United States. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rev-dennis-freemanhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/rev-dennis-freemanviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Enjoy words and music from Reverend Dennis Freeman - one of the greatest living legends of Indianapolis gospel music. Rev. Freeman is a composer, bandleader and keyboardist. 00:49:42Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Trombonist Slide Hampton is one of the greatest living legends of Indiana Avenue. This April marks the 89th anniversary of his birth. Slide Hampton has performed with some of the biggest names of jazz music, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Pharoah Sanders, Art Blakey, and Dexter Gordon. On this week’s show, we’ll be celebrating Slide’s birthday with a full hour dedicated to his music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/slide-hamptonhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/slide-hamptonviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Trombonist Slide Hampton is one of the greatest living legends of Indiana Avenue, having performed with some of the biggest names of jazz music, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, and more. 00:21:26Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 In April 1945, tragedy struck the Indiana Avenue music scene. A car crash in South Carolina took the life of Trevor Bacon, one of the brightest stars to emerge from Indiana Avenue. Trevor Bacon achieved national recognition as a vocalist and guitarist with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. During his time in Millinder’s band, Bacon shared lead vocals with the gospel music icon Sister Rosetta Tharpe. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/trevor-baconhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/trevor-baconviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate the life of Trevor Bacon, one of the brightest stars to emerge from Indiana Avenue. Bacon achieved national recognition as a vocalist and guitarist with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. 00:26:34Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 April is Jazz Appreciation Month. April is also the month we celebrate the birthday of jazz legend Freddie Hubbard, one of the most important musicians associated with the Indiana Avenue scene. On this week's show we'll celebrate Freddie Hubbard's birthday by listening to some of the classic jazz recordings he performed, including music from John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/freddie-hubbardhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/freddie-hubbardviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)April is Jazz Appreciation Month. April is also the month we celebrate the birthday of jazz legend Freddie Hubbard, one of the most important musicians associated with the Indiana Avenue scene. 00:17:20Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Celebrate Indiana Avenue's legacy as the birthplace of Hoosier rock and roll. The first rock and roll concerts in the Hoosier state were in the neighborhood, including early performances from Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Fats Domino. The Avenue scene also produced some of Indiana’s first homegrown rock and roll stars, including Bobby Lewis, Thurston Harris, and The Counts. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-birthplace-of-hoosier-rock-and-rollhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/the-birthplace-of-hoosier-rock-and-rollviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The first rock and roll concerts in the Hoosier state took place on Indiana Avenue, and the Avenue's scene also produced some of Indianas first homegrown rock and roll stars. 00:25:52Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The final installment of our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe. March 20 of 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Coe’s birth. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-3https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-3viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The final installment of our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe. March 20 of 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Coes birth. 00:24:51Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 We continue our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe. March 20 of 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Coe’s birth. This episode focuses on Coe’s classic rhythm and blues recordings for the States record label during the early 1950s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-2https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-2viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)We continue our tribute to the late great Indianapolis saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe with a look at Coes classic rhythm and blues recordings for the States record label during the early 1950s. 00:19:00Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 March 20, 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe, one of the greatest music legends to emerge from the Indiana Avenue scene. Jimmy Coe started and ended his career performing big band music, but his contributions to music extend much further than big band jazz. Coe was also an important pioneer of rhythm & blues, and rock & roll music in Naptown. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-1https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/jimmy-coe-part-1viewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate the life of saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Coe, one of The Avenue's greatest music legends. Coe was an important figure in big band jazz, rhythm & blues, and rock & roll music in Naptown. 00:22:43Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Since the earliest days of Indiana Avenue, women have played a huge role in shaping the neighborhood’s musical legacy. In honor of Women’s History Month, on this week’s show we're exploring historic recordings from the women of Indiana Avenue, including selections from Nina Reeves, Dot Rice, Debbie Andrews, Alura Mack, The Hampton Sisters, Tiny Brown Lois Blaine, Flo Garvin, and many more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/The-Women-Who-Shaped-The-Avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/The-Women-Who-Shaped-The-Avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Since the earliest days of Indiana Avenue, women have played a huge role in shaping the neighborhood's musical legacy. This week, explore historic recordings from Nina Reeves, Flo Garvin and more. 00:19:30Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:31:43 -0500 John W. Bubbles and Todd Duncan had deep roots on the Indiana Avenue scene, and both were featured in the original cast of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. John W. Bubbles was a street-wise song and dance man who created the role of Sportin’ Life in the opera. Duncan was a classically trained vocalist who broke racial barriers in the world of opera and starred as Gershwin’s original Porgy. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Porgy-and-Besshttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Porgy-and-Bessviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)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.00:33:32Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:04:00 -0500 A special tribute to the late Chick Corea. Throughout his iconic career, the pianist collaborated with Naptown jazz masters like Freddie Hubbard, Virgil Jones, Phil Ranelin, and Slide Hampton. Corea passed away in February 2021 at the age of 79. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Chick-Corea-on-The-Avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Chick-Corea-on-The-Avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)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.00:11:26Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:05:14 -0500 It's Carnaval time in Brazil, and though there’s over five-thousand miles of land and ocean separating Indianapolis from Rio De Janeiro, the two cities have enjoyed a musical bond. Since the early days of recorded sound, musicians on Indiana Avenue have been engaged in a musical dialogue with musicians in Brazil, sharing in a mutual exchange of ideas and sound. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Carnaval-on-the-Avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Carnaval-on-the-Avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)It's Carnaval time in Brazil, and though there's over five-thousand miles of land and ocean separating Indianapolis from Rio De Janeiro, the two cities have enjoyed a musical bond. 00:18:42Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:46:52 -0500 We continue our ongoing tribute to the rock & roll women of Indiana Avenue. Here in the Hoosier State, Indiana Avenue was ground zero for rock and roll music. Black women played an essential role in the development of rock and roll, but for many years their contributions were overlooked by music journalists and historians. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Rock--Roll-Women-of-Indiana-Avenuehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Rock--Roll-Women-of-Indiana-Avenueviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Indiana Avenue was ground zero for rock and roll music in the Hoosier state. Black women played an essential - but often overlooked - role in the genre's development. 00:24:56Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Celebrate the 25th anniversary Art & Soul, one of the longest running Black History Month events in Indianapolis, featuring performances by some of the greatest legends of the Indiana Avenue scene. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Art--Soul-25th-Anniversaryhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Art--Soul-25th-Anniversaryviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Celebrate the 25th anniversary Art and Soul, one of the longest running Black History Month events in Indianapolis, featuring performances by some of the greatest legends of the Indiana Avenue scene.00:22:44Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The final installment in a three part tribute to the Indianapolis trombone master J.J. Johnson. This edition explores Johnson's work in Hollywood during the 1970s. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/j-j-johnson-part-threehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/j-j-johnson-part-threeviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)The final installment in a three part tribute to the Indianapolis trombone master J.J. Johnson. This edition explores Johnson's work in Hollywood during the 1970s.00:28:23Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:19:15 -0500 Before Hoosier jazz great J.J. Johnson came onto the scene, the trombone was considered too slow-moving to keep up with bebop’s rapid-fire tempos. Johnson’s mastery of the instrument turned skeptics into believers. On part two of a three-part series, discover J.J.’s legendary contributions to bebop music. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/j-j-johnson-part-twohttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/j-j-johnson-part-twoviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)Before Hoosier jazz great J.J. Johnson came onto the scene, the trombone was considered too slow-moving to keep up with bebop's rapid fire tempos. Learn how Johnson turned the skeptics into believers.00:19:26Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:27:13 -0500 Born in 1924, J.J. Johnson was one of the most important musicians to emerge from the Avenue scene. During his long career, Johnson collaborated with some of the top musicians in American music, including Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Billie Holliday, and many more. In part one of a three-part series, explore J.J. Johnson's early big band years. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/j-j-johnson-part-onehttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/j-j-johnson-part-oneviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)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.00:19:06Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:26:48 -0500 Celebrate the birthday of the late great Indianapolis jazz guitarist Paul Weeden, who was born here in Naptown on January 7, 1923. Weeden recorded and performed with some of the greatest legends in jazz, including Coleman Hawkins, Nancy Wilson, Count Basie, and more. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Paul-Weedenhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Paul-Weedenviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)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.00:18:58Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Explore the work of Leroy Carr, one of the earliest stars of Indiana Avenue and a singer-songwriter and pianist whose songs became blues standards and have been performed by musical luminaries from Eartha Kitt to Eric Clapton. https://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Leroy-Carrhttps://www.wfyi.org/programs/echoes-indiana-avenue/radio/Leroy-Carrviewerswfyi@wfyi.org (WFYI Public Media)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.00:27:25Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:22:42 -0500