BlueNotes

IPR's Monthly Jazz Digest

Jazz saxophone player Sonny Stitt playing the saxophone in front of a city building.

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May 2026: Simply Jazz

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    We invite you to tune in this Saturday for our May program entitled “Simply Jazz:” two hours of cool jazz to welcome warmer weather. Our playlist features Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, Annie Kozuch, Billy Taylor, and many others. That’s BlueNotes, this Saturday night [May 30th] at 8pm, 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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