Afterglow Jazz and American Popular Song
This week on Afterglow it's Independence Day. Break out the hot dogs, your favorite movies, and a cold drink of your choice.
Singer Melody Gardot's latest release, My One And Only Thrill, recalls past vocalists such as Julie London and Peggy Lee and has the sound of a modern classic.
Billie Holiday's discography doesn't reflect the breadth of her big-band experience. "Swing It, Lady, Swing" features nearly all of her big-band recordings.
David Brent Johnson hosts the weekly WFIU historical jazz program Night Lights and Afterglow as well. Learn more »
JazzWax blogger and Wall Street Journal music writer Marc Myers discusses his book about how cultural, economic, and social forces shaped the sound of jazz.
Night Lights is WFIU's weekly program of classic jazz hosted by David Brent Johnson.
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