July 23, 2021
Recent Releases 2021, Part 1
This week, our biannual look at some new vocal jazz releases from artists working today. We’ll explore new albums by Veronica Swift, Michael Mayo, Sachal Vasandani, and more.
July 16, 2021
Songs In The French Style
This week on Afterglow, we turn to the music of Paris, and hear songs written "dans la mode française" performed by Madeleine Peyroux, Dean Martin, Blossom Dearie, and more.
July 9, 2021
The Name Game
On this episode, it’s a roll call of first names in the Great American Songbook, including “Nancy With The Laughing Face,” “Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe,” and “Johnny One Note.”
June 18, 2021
Nelson Riddle's Other Favorite Singers
Our Nelson Riddle centennial celebration continues this week by exploring the famous arrangers’ work with singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Keely Smith, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, and many more.
June 11, 2021
Frank & Nelson
We continue our 100th-birthday celebration of legendary arranger Nelson Riddle by exploring his most fruitful partnership with Frank Sinatra on iconic albums like "In The Wee Small Hours" and "Songs For Swingin’ Lovers."
June 8, 2021
Ella Fitzgerald On Decca
The early years of Ella Fitzgerald, as she established herself as one of the greatest big band vocalists and jazz singers of all time.
June 4, 2021
Nat & Nelson
We're celebrating the 100th birthday of arranger Nelson Riddle this month with a series of shows. We'll start by exploring his 10-year partnership with singer Nat King Cole.
May 28, 2021
The Songs That Won The War
The songs of the war effort during World War II, including "G.I. Jive," "Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition," and "Long Ago (And Far Away)"
May 21, 2021
Magic Moments With Hal David
We wish a happy 100th birthday to the late, great lyricist Hal David, known for his elegant pop songs with Burt Bacharach, including “The Look Of Love,” “Walk On By,” “A House Is Not A Home,” and many more.
May 14, 2021
The Bob Dylan Songbook
This week, vocal jazz interpretations of Bob Dylan songs, including Dylan covers by Nina Simone, Kurt Elling, Madeleine Peyroux and more.
May 7, 2021
Ellis Larkins and the Singers
This week, we explore the delicate touch and effortless swing of pianist Ellis Larkins, and his work with singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Beverly Kenney, and Chris Connor.
April 23, 2021
Tony Bennett’s Early Columbia LPs
This week, we explore the early artistry of the great Tony Bennett, listening to excerpts from the LPs he recorded for Columbia Records in the 1950s and early 1960s.
April 16, 2021
Cool Heat: Anita O'Day in the 1950s
For Anita O'Day's centennial celebration, we explore her groundbreaking jazz recordings for Clef and Verve Records in the 1950s.
April 9, 2021
Over The Rainbow: The Songs of Yip Harburg
E.Y. “Yip” Harburg wrote words to some of the most memorable songs in American culture, including “Over The Rainbow” and “It’s Only A Paper Moon” all while staying true to his beliefs. We’ll explore his catalog this week.
April 2, 2021
The Standards By Marvin Gaye
R&B star Marvin Gaye recorded jazz standards more-or-less out of the spotlight for his entire career.
March 19, 2021
A Fine Romance: The Dorothy Fields Songbook
This week, we explore the songs of Dorothy Fields, a Tin Pan Alley songwriter whose work stretched from the 1920s through the 1970s. We’ll sample her songbook, including “A Fine Romance,” “I Won’t Dance,” and “The Way You Look Tonight.”
March 12, 2021
2021 Grammy Award Preview
A preview of some of the 2021 Grammy Award nominees for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Traditional Pop Album.
March 5, 2021
The Magic of Connee Boswell
Connee Boswell, the lead singer of the Boswell Sisters, was one of the first innovators in vocal jazz.
February 16, 2021
Stormy Monday: Lou Rawls In The 1960s
Nat King Cole would have turned 100 years old on March 17, 2019. This week, we chronicle the decade the propelled him to stardom.
February 5, 2021
The Billy Strayhorn Songbook
Songwriter Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington's right-hand man, was one of the most gifted composers in jazz history.
