Echoes of Indiana Avenue

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Phil Ranelin – Part 2: Reflecting on his work with Wes Montgomery

This is the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Phil Ranelin. Listen to classic music from Ranelin, along with a recent interview he recorded with WFYI’s Kyle Long.  On this edition, Ranelin will reflect on his work with Wes Montgomery and performing on Indiana Avenue. Ranelin will also discuss how his work has been embraced by a new generation of musicians, including Madlib, Kamasi Washington, and Carlos Niño.

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  Celebrating Christmas at Sea Ferguson’s Cotton Club

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  Celebrating the musical collaboration of Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith

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  ARCHIVES: Rap Songs that Sampled the Avenue

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  Thanksgiving night dances on the Avenue

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  The early rock and roll heroes of Naptown

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  ARCHIVES: The Avenue as a Birthplace for Rock and Roll

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  B.B. King’s connection to Indiana Avenue

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  Remembering Jack DeJohnette through his work with Freddie Hubbard

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  The sorrowful blues of Naptown's Brooks Berry

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  James Moody and the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue

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  Naptown musicians on King Records

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  The Bebop Society of Indianapolis

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  Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 3

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  Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 2

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  Celebrating the music of Naptown bassist Heavy Swain – Part 1

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  The legendary Naptown gospel keyboardist Ezra Bufford