BlueNotes

IPR's Monthly Jazz Digest

Jazz double-bassist Ron Carter performs onstage next to a drummer. A sign above the drummer reads "Blue Note, New York."

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August 2026: An Audio Field Trip to the Big Apple

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    Tune in this month for an audio trip to New York City for Big Apple Jazz. We’ll hear two hours of jazz covers inspired by New York and played by musicians who made New York jazz famous. Also, don’t miss our monthly musical quiz, “What Do You Know about Jazz?”

    That’s BlueNotes, this Saturday, August 29th, from 8 to 10 pm, only on Indiana Public Radio!

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    Last Saturday of the month from 8-10pm.
    *In December: The Saturday before Christmas at 8pm.

    About BlueNotes

    BlueNotes is IPR’s monthly jazz program produced exclusively for Indiana Public Radio listeners. Each program features a blend of classic and contemporary jazz spanning the spectrum of jazz types and formats. Historical recordings are often included.

    In addition, BlueNotes covers jazz venues in central Indiana with news of upcoming jazz shows and concerts. Interviews with local jazz musicians are also featured.

    The September 2016 BlueNotes "Indiana Bicentennial Salute to Hoosier Jazz" program received a Bicentennial Legacy Project Endorsement from the Indiana Bicentennial Commission for its contributions to the celebration of Indiana history and commemoration of Indiana’s 200th birthday.

    Jazz fans may also follow BlueNotes on Facebook for program updates, notices of upcoming concert appearances, and news from the world of jazz. Search for BlueNotes: Jazz on Indiana Public Radio.

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