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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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Remarkable Mr. Glass (S5 | E224)
The Remarkable Mr. Glass (S5 | E224) Daniel contributes regularly to publications like Modern Drummer, DRUM and Classic Drummer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Harfenspieler (SongStudio 2025) S5 | E220
A report from Carnegie Hall’s SongStudio 2025: Bryn Terfel, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Hartmut Holl and Renee Fleming.
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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
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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
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THE BEST OF 2024 WITH DAVID GOLDMAN (S5 | E217)
Always the most interesting episode about music of the year.
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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.
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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.
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2024 YEAR IN REVIEW (S4 | E216)
Always fun – a look a back on highlights from our shows in 2024.
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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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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.