Echoes of Indiana Avenue

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Celebrating the music of drummer Jozell Carter – Part 1

Earlier this year, the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation announced its 2026 inductees for the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame, including the late drummer Jozell Carter — a pioneering force in soul jazz music known for his bold, powerful sound. For the next two weeks, join guest host Rodney Stepp, as we explore Carter’s music and legacy. This week’s program spotlights his recordings with vibraphonist Johnny Lytle.

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  Carl Perkins - The Naptown pianist who became a favorite of Miles Davis

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  Wes Montgomery and Freddie Hubbard play the music of Miles Davis

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  Miles Davis at 100 – Exploring his recordings with Naptown’s J.J. Johnson

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  Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign’s Lost Sessions

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  A history of the Indianapolis soul group Words of Wisdom

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  Celebrating the music of drummer Jozell Carter – Part 2

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  Remembering John Terrell, founder of KnapTown Records

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  Legendary Blues women of Naptown

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  The girl groups of Naptown

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  Exploring John Coltrane’s connections to Indiana Avenue

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  Remembering Indianapolis gospel artist M.L. Allen Jr. of The Wandering Tra…

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  The original talking bass - Orville “Hoppy” Jones and the Ink Spots

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  Bandleader, teacher, and saxophonist Larry Liggett

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  The Naptown R&B pioneer Enoch “Sonny Boy” Wiliams

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  Indiana Avenue’s Black Christmas Party