AMERICAN PRIMITIVE GUITAR (S5 | E241)
William Tyler. Hayden Petigo, Daniel Lanois. Headlund. A distinctively American sound for guitar. Lester the Nightly Radio.
BRIAN WILSON PET SOUNDS (S5 | E240)
A look at the legacy and influence of Pet Sounds by Brian Wilson. This seminal Beach Boys recording changed music. We explore it...
BERNARD HERMANN SOUNDTRACKS (S5 | E239)
I see a biopic on Alfred Hitchcock on Netflix, and suddenly I am in the middle of a private Hitch Fest here in lower Manhattan.
WHAT’S ON THE PLAYLIST JUNE 2025 (S5 | E238)
Brian Kahanek opens the set with the soaring instrumental "One True Thing," followed by Ariana Grande’s tender "ordinary things."
Instant Holograms on Metal Film (S5 | E237)
Instant Holograms on Metal Film. Some of the gorgeous new music, after 15 years, from the epic band STEREOLAB.
FEELS LIKE SUMMER (S5 | E236)
FEELS LIKE SUMMER: A birthday. An Opera Gala. Good vibes across the board. Lester the Nightfly Radio - Songs, Dance, House.... FUN!
OPERA COMPETITION WINNERS (S5 | E235)
The Guilio Gari 2025 Opera Competition Winners are announced. We review the list, talk about the singers and hear some arias.
BOARDS OF CANADA (S5 | E234)
The nostalgia of The Boards of Canada. These Scottish Brothers have created beautiful music from their childhood since the 1990's.
Charlie Porter | PART THREE (S5 | E233)
Part THREE. Trumpeter, Band Leader, Sideman, Composer, Charlie Porter joins us this week for Jazz New York.
Charlie Porter | PART TWO (S5 | E232)
Part TWO. Trumpeter, Band Leader, Sideman, Composer, Charlie Porter joins us this week for Jazz New York.
Charlie Porter | PART ONE (S5 | E231)
Trumpeter, Band Leader, Sideman, Composer, Charlie Porter joins us this week for Jazz New York.
BEST POP MUSIC OF ALL TIME VOL 2 (S5 | E230)
We continue our series on the best of pop music... the best... of ALL TIME... with Charlie XCX, The Smiths, Juliana Hatfield, The Marias...
Wheel Sessions Jazz New York (S5 | E229)
Now in its eighth year of presenting concerts, The Wheel Sessions is the premier location for hearing great jazz in the Upstate (SC).
BACKGROUND MUSIC FOR MOVING | HOUSE 2025 V 3.0 (S5 | E228)
jackLNDN is a versatile house music producer. Plus so much other great music to move to.
I REMEMBER | HOUSE 2025 V 2.0 (S5 | E227)
I remember. House music from: Lane 8, Nick Curly, Four Set, Kolter, Kaskade, Chris Stussy, Moon Boots, Tahini, Musk and Mr. Jools.
DANCE POP | HOUSE 2025 V. 1.0 (S5 | E226)
Herr Schnauzer. AMIX. Tulio. Gary Luton. Thom Merlin. It's March. It's time to move. Dance. Pop. House. V. 1.0.
The Remarkable Mr. Glass (S5 | E225) PART TWO
The Remarkable Mr. Glass (S5 | E224) Daniel contributes regularly to publications like Modern Drummer, DRUM and Classic Drummer.
The Remarkable Mr. Glass (S5 | E224)
The Remarkable Mr. Glass (S5 | E224) Daniel contributes regularly to publications like Modern Drummer, DRUM and Classic Drummer.
Gabor Szabo | Influential Hungarian Guitarist (S5 | E223)
Gábor István Szabó (March 8, 1936 – February 26, 1982) was a Hungarian-American guitarist who made significant contributions to jazz music.
Steve Johns | Mythology Part TWO (Jazz New York | E6)
Steve Johns Mythology | A new jazz record from the legendary jazz drummer. Recorded at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
Steve Johns | Mythology (Jazz New York | E5)
Steve Johns Mythology | A new jazz record from the legendary jazz drummer. Recorded at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
Harfenspieler (SongStudio 2025) S5 | E220
A report from Carnegie Hall's SongStudio 2025: Bryn Terfel, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Hartmut Holl and Renee Fleming.
James Weidman | Piano Master Part Two (Jazz New York | E4)
PART TWO: A somewhat cold, very rainy day in Harlem. I meet James Weidman for lunch, jazz and conversation
James Weidman | Piano Master (Jazz New York | E3)
A somewhat cold, very rainy day in Harlem. I meet James Weidman for lunch, jazz and conversation
THE BEST OF 2024 WITH DAVID GOLDMAN (S5 | E217)
Always the most interesting episode about music of the year.
Nick Biello | This World or the Next (Jazz New York | E2)
This World or the Next | Nick Biello - The Lester the Nightfly Interview. Jazz and Conversation yet again our our weekly radio show.
NICK BIELLO MUSIC (Jazz New York | E1)
Nick Biello, Jazz Artist, on the air in an interview about his music and new album Between Light and Shadow.
Lost Christmas Songs (S4 | E215)
The First Christmas collection from Lester the Nightfly. Lost but Not Forgotten Christmas Songs. From Ryba to Lou Rawls. Rebuilt for 2024.
The Happy Prince (S4 | E214)
A Christmas present to you from Lester the Nightfly Radio. The Happy Prince.
Hymns and Carols for Christmas (S4 | E213)
In the heart of Times Square in early December we witnessed a pre-Christmas choral concert thanks to The Young New Yorkers’ Chorus. Hymns and Carols for Christmas, this week on Lester the Nightfly.
A Sacred Christmas (S4 | E209)
Let's get you in the holiday spirit right here and right now... a Sacred Christmas... A Ceremony of Carols!
Thanksgiving Jazz | Thanksgiving in Oldtown (S4 | E208)
We're already celebrating Thanksgiving... c'mon in, pull up a chair, no chicken necks for you... only the best gravy and stuffing, good cheer and reflection. Thanksgiving Jazz.
Romanticism Modernism | Strauss, Sibelius, Wolfe (S4 | E207)
Romanticism Modernism - inspired by the rehearsals of the New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall. Sibelius. Strauss. Wolfe.
Alex Tremblay Jazz – Part Two (S4 | E206)
The second of two shows with jazz bassist Alex Tremblay. Alex is on the La Reserve record label.
Alex Tremblay Jazz – Part One (S4 | E205)
The first of two shows with jazz bassist Alex Tremblay. Alex is on the La Reserve record label.