Echoes of Indiana Avenue

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Roy Ayers’ Avenue connections

The legendary jazz musician Roy Ayers passed away earlier this year. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1940, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in jazz, funk, and soul music. On this episode, listen to music featuring Ayers’ work with Naptown musicians.

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  Freddie Hubbard rap samples

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  The early blues women of Naptown

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  The soul women of Indiana Avenue

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  Hazel Johnson's Women in Jazz festival

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  The best of The Hampton Sisters

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  Indiana Avenue Stomp – The music of Montana Taylor

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  The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 3

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  The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 2

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  The complete Pookie Johnson - Part 1

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  Remembering Reverend Dennis H. Freeman

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  MLK, civil rights, and gospel music

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  Origins of the name Naptown

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  Celebrating saxophonist Eddie Chamblee

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  Indianapolis musicians remember jazz drummer Al Coleman

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  Remembering midnight Christmas shows at The Walker