Explore the life and music of saxophonist Eddie Chamblee, best known for his work in jazz and R&B music. Chamblee worked with many legendary performers, including Lionel Hampton, T-Bone Walker, Memphis Slim, and Dinah Washington.

Learn about the legendary Avenue jazz drummer and entrepreneur Al Coleman, who passed away in February 2024. Hear interviews with his brother, organist Phil Coleman, and his friend and bandmate, guitarist Steve Weakley.

Learn about the history of Indianapolis Recorder’s midnight Christmas benefit concerts at the Walker Theatre through interviews with Indianapolis musicians and media personalities who performed at the shows.

Listen to a tribute to the “Black Christmas Parade”, featuring music from Indianapolis bands that performed at the event on Indiana Avenue on December 19, 1970.

Listen to a tribute to the legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes. He passed away last November at the age of 99. Hear classic jazz music from Haynes, featuring his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue.

Listen to the final episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. We’ll focus on Johnson’s work in third stream music—a blend of classical and jazz music.

Listen to the second episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. On this edition, we’ll focus on Johnson’s work in bebop and hard bop music with legends like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Max Roach, and many others.

This is the first episode in our three-part series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of trombonist J.J. Johnson, one of the greatest jazz icons to emerge from Indianapolis. On this edition, listen to a discussion recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen, featuring an all-star panel of jazz musicians discussing Johnson’s work.

Listen to the music of Quincy Jones and the masters of Indiana Avenue jazz. Quincy Jones was a legendary producer, musician, composer, and arranger. He died earlier this month at the age of 91.

Explore the music of the Indianapolis trumpet player Joe Mitchell. He performed with many legendary bandleaders including Ray Charles, Count Basie, Jimmy Coe, and Earl Bostic.