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Archive for January 2008

January 4, 2008

 

Kurt Elling Nightmoves Album Cover

Best of 2007

We celebrate the best of 2007 this week on Afterglow, listening to some of the best new releases and reissues.

January 19, 2008

 

The Best of Quarter West Album Cover

Best of Quartet West

Charlie Haden's classic jazz-and-film tribute band, Quartet West, is featured this week on Afterglow, as well as music from Andy Bey, Chet Bakerm and others.

January 26, 2008

 

Havin Fun With Bing and Louis Album Cover

Havin’ Fun With Bing And Louis

Recordings from Bing Crosby's 1950s radio broadcast with Louis Armstrong, "Havin' Fun With Bing And Louis", are featured on this week's Afterglow.

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