Here we have the archives of The Lester the Nightfly Show.
On Partner Stations (Pacifica Radio, PRX, WPVM, WERB)
Shows are listed in order of creation and airing.
Here are the Most Recent 36 Shows
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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.
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The Happy Prince (S4 | E214)
A Christmas present to you from Lester the Nightfly Radio. The Happy Prince.
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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.
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A Child’s Christmas in Wales (S4 | E212)
We bring Dylan Thomas’ remarkable short story to life in a new reading by James Nave of Twice 5 Miles Radio.
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A Sublime Jazz Christmas (S4 | E211)
For the aficionado – yep – got you covered with Oscar Peterson, Dexter Gordon, and even some Cedar Walton (Thanks Mitch!). And how about Duke Ellington doing some Nutcracker, Lou Rawls and Johnny Mathis & Ledisi with the Count Basie Orchestra?
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The Conversion of Hetherington (S4 | E210)
“The Conversion of Hetherington” is one of the stories in John Kendrick Bangs’ “A Little Book of Christmas. Our version.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nick Biello | This World or the Next (S4 | E204)
This World or the Next | Nick Biello – The Lester the Nightfly Interview. Jazz and Conversation yet again our our weekly radio show.
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NICK BIELLO MUSIC (S4 | E203)
Nick Biello, Jazz Artist, on the air in an interview about his music and new album Between Light and Shadow.
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GUARALDI | CELEBRATE AUTUMN (S4 | E202)
How about this!!! ?? Newly released music from Vince Guaraldi… yep!!
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Jazzmeia Horn | Jazz Vocalist of the Year (S4 | E201)
A night at Smoke Jazz Club with Jazzmeia Horn. Guest Host Juliet Ewing.
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Andrew David Weber Guitar Rock (S4 | E200)
Andrew David Weber (S4 | E199) Part II. Lots of rock… plus some sublime guitar instrumental work. Lester the Nightfly.
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Andrew David Weber (S4 | E199)
Andrew David Weber (S4 | E199) This one is great for composers, guitarists, musicians, performers. Guidance from a pro. Lester the Nightfly.
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In Women We Trust (S4 | E198)
It’s part three with Taylor Watkins. We’re calling this one “in women we trust.”
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Years of Therapy (Ft. Florence & the Machine S4 | E197)
Years of Therapy (Ft. Florence & the Machine S4 | E197). With guest Taylor Watkins. Lester the Nightfly Radio.
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THE AGE OF WOMEN (S4 | E196)
Women have played a pivotal role in the music industry throughout history: THE AGE OF WOMEN IN MUSIC. LESTER THE NIGHTFLY RADIO.
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STAR POWER 2024 (S4 | E195)
They call K-Tel records the Spotify of the 1970’s. As kids that’s where we got our music.
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DREW SENUNAS ORANGY SKY (S4 | E194)
It’s Orange Sky. Always som other guy. It’s Just a Broken Lullaby.
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DREW SENUNAS FT. MICHAEL FRANTI (S4 | E193)
Michael Franti and Spearhead… brought to us by dear friend Drew Senunas.
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THE MARIAS (S4 | E192)
The Marías are an American indie pop band from Los Angeles, California.
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THE SEDUCTION OF CLAUDE DEBUSSY ONE (S4 | E191)
The Seduction of Claude Debussy is the fifth and final studio album by The Art of Noise, released in 1999. This is Part One of a Series.
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TONY GLAUSI | AWAKEN (S4 | E190)
TONY GLAUSI | AWAKEN (S4 | E190) | We sit down with Tony Glausi to talk about his new record, Awaken (Sean Mason, Russell Hall, Domo Branch).
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I THINK OF YOU (IVY | S4 | E189)
I THINK OF YOU. Remember falling in love for the first time? Ivy captures the longing for that feeling this week on Lester the Nightfly.
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NORTHERN EXPOSURE ORGANIC DEEP HOUSE (S4 | E188)
NORTHERN EXPOSURE ORGANIC DEEP HOUSE MUSIC | This week on Lester the Nightfly Radio. Feat. PJDJ 80’s Remixes of Kajagoogoo and Go West.
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SHY GUY | DEEP HOUSE (S4 | 187)
SHY GUY | DEEP HOUSE (S4 | 187) This week a few lesser known DJ Producers and a few old favs like Goldroom and Moon Boots. Summer House 2024.
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HYPNOTIC LULU (S4 | E186)
BEATPORT: Found a few deep threads there to pull on to complement this sci-fi story from 1950.
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SOLO PIANO | CHICK FREDERIC ALEKSANDER WOLFGANG TOM (S4 | E185)
Solo piano – from the Baroque and Classic to Atonal and Bossa Nova – concert music re-interpreted by jazz pianist Chick Corea.
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PAT METHENY FULL CIRCLE | TWO (S4 | E184)
Pat-Metheny-FULL CIRCLE TWO Thank you Prav Rao for the help! This is the kind of show that I can put on repeat!!! Fabulous!!
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THE HOURS (S4 | E183)
Analysis from the composer, the author of the novel, Donald Levine and me… a brisk tour of the music attached to the film and opera.
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NELSONMESSE (S4 | E182)
I sit down with Anna Kelly and Donald Levine to talk Haydn and The Lord Nelson Mass (NELSONMESSE)
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The Future of Opera 2024 (S4 | E181)
I sit down with Artistic Director, Donald Levine, of the highly prestigious Giulio Gari Foundation.
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Isn’t This a Lovely Day (S4 | E180)
Isn’t This a Lovely Day (S4 | E180) | Featuring DJ Tunes from labels All Day I Dream Naked Music and artists like Double Touch and Vandelor.