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Jazz Messenger

Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami on his introduction to jazz and what it meant to him. (If you’re interested in jazz and post-WWII Japan, check out E. Taylor Atkins’ Blue Nippon.)

David Brent Johnson

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, David Brent Johnson moved to Bloomington in 1991. He is an alumnus of Indiana University, and began working with WFIU in 2002. Currently, David serves as jazz producer and systems coordinator at the station. His interests include literature, history, music, writing, and movies.

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Dream With Dean: Dean Martin’s Fireside-Martini Album

Dean Martin

In 1964 Dean Martin recorded a laidback martini-at-the-fireside album that included the original version of a song that would soon become his signature tune.

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Afterglow is WFIU's weekly program of jazz and American popular song hosted by David Brent Johnson.

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