GLT's Radio Munson
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Illinois radio legend Don Munson hosts this eclectic mix of big band swing, vintage hot jazz and Las Vegas headliners. Don plays Ellington and Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan and Django Reinhardt, Bob Scobey's Frisco Jazz Band and Stan Kenton. The conversation is lively and real musical history is in the air.Read more »
Illinois radio legend Don Munson hosts this eclectic mix of big band swing, vintage hot jazz and Las Vegas headliners. Don plays Ellington and Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan and Django Reinhardt, Bob Scobey's Frisco Jazz Band and Stan Kenton. The conversation is lively and real musical history is in the air.Read Less
Most Recent Episode
Radio Munson 6/15/17
Jun 14, 2017
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58 minutes
Was Anita O’Day referring to Uptown Normal when she recorded “Let Me Off Uptown?” Probably not, but the question provides some fodder for discussion and the playing of Anita’s famous duet with trumpeter Roy Eldridge on this week’s Radio Munson. The exciting Buddy Rich band is also on Don’s playlist along with Chick Webb, Bobby Troup, and a new duet with vibraphonist Terry Gibbs and Bloomington-Normal pianist John Campbell.Read more »
Was Anita O’Day referring to Uptown Normal when she recorded “Let Me Off Uptown?” Probably not, but the question provides some fodder for discussion and the playing of Anita’s famous duet with trumpeter Roy Eldridge on this week’s Radio Munson. The exciting Buddy Rich band is also on Don’s playlist along with Chick Webb, Bobby Troup, and a new duet with vibraphonist Terry Gibbs and Bloomington-Normal pianist John Campbell.Read Less
Episodes of This Show
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60 minutes
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Jun 9, 2017
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58 minutes
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May 19, 2017
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59 minutes
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May 11, 2017
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59 minutes
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May 8, 2017
