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Night Lights Classic Jazz
Long a troubled star in the mid-20th century jazz world, at the end of his life saxophonist Stan Getz found peace and made some of his finest recordings.
Mobley’s so-called “round sound” and Morgan’s kinetic attack made for a dynamic combination on the dozen-and-a-half studio and live sessions where they appear together.
A centennial celebration of the American maestro's relationship with jazz.
Listening to the Savory set is like dial-hopping on a swing-age radio,
Rich on record: the legendary drummer's career as sideman, bandleader, and even singer, featuring his own commentary.
Of 7-11s and cassette tapes: one of the world's most renowned improvisational-jazz artists on dedication, the value of art, and a life-changing encounter.
Sing Hallelujah! Some of the 1930s and 40s jazz broadcasts captured by engineer Bill Savory will finally see a release in a physical format.
Details about Mosaic's new set devoted to the swing-era pianist, plus Mosaic's Scott Wenzel on the label's state of health.
Jazz elegies, Glenn Miller's Army Air Force orchestra, Duke Ellington's Treasury broadcasts, and more.
Some programs and articles posted in honor of the civil-rights icon.
Looking back at NPR's "jazz in five recordings" series.
David Brent Johnson hosts the weekly WFIU historical jazz program Night Lights and Afterglow as well. Learn more »
We celebrate the centennial of Bobby Troup on October 18, exploring his songs like "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66."
Afterglow is WFIU's weekly program of jazz and American popular song hosted by David Brent Johnson.
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