Night Lights Classic Jazz
The music and story of a bandleader from Terre Haute, Indiana who helped shape the sound of modern jazz.
Bill Evans is one of the most influential pianists in jazz history, renowned for his lyrically seductive style. His early recordings reveal a different sound.
Impulse Records gained renown in the 1960s for its progressive-vanguard releases, but it also released some jazz-vocal LPs by singers such as Johnny Hartman.
Terry Teachout's column about an NEA survey sets off another discussion about the health of jazz. Whatever its size, the jazz audience's passion remains keen.
Centennial Prez tributes are rolling in from all over this morning, and Night Lights and Afterglow pay homage as well.
Chris Connor, a vo-cool singer and one of the last living vocalist links to the big band era, has passed away at the age of 81.
David Brent Johnson hosts the weekly WFIU historical jazz program Night Lights and Afterglow as well. Learn more »
Johnny Hartman, Blossom Dearie, Dean Martin and others help us pay tribute to the Indiana songwriter.
Afterglow is WFIU's weekly program of jazz and American popular song hosted by David Brent Johnson.
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