BlueNotes

IPR's Monthly Jazz Digest

A black and White photograph of Paul Monday at the piano - Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

September 2025: The Greats of Boogie Woogie

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We have a fun program for you this month! We’ll explore the fast tempos and danceability of Boogie Woogie and the Swing Era Bands that tried to emulate this classic American sound. Tune in to hear favorites including hits by Pinetop Smith, Louis Jordan, Albert Ammons, Meade Lux Lewis, Big Joe Turner, and many others.

That’s Saturday, September 27th, at 8pm on Indiana Public Radio!

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*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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