I've Heard That Song Before
I've Heard That Song Before

I've Heard That Song Before

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Explore the jazz standards of the Great American Songbook! Joe Hunter invites a jazz musician guest to explore a standard. Hear 4 different renditions of the featured song, accompanied by insightful, witty commentary from the hosts. Their easy-going conversation makes the show enjoyable for both jazz buffs and novices alike.

Recent Episodes

"These Foolish Things"
DEC 28, 2018
"These Foolish Things"
Joe and Tom discuss 4 renditions of "These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)," a beautiful standard by Eric Maschwitz. Then they discuss another of his works called "A Nightingale Sang in Barkley Square" for this week's bonus tune!
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37 MIN
"Luck Be a Lady"
DEC 13, 2018
"Luck Be a Lady"
Joe and his guest, Carl Topilow, listen with you to 4 renditions of "Luck Be a Lady," exploring the varied paces in the performances of this standard. They dive into the rich history of this song, which made its debut in the 1950 musical, Guys and...
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37 MIN
"Here's That Rainy Day"
DEC 5, 2018
"Here's That Rainy Day"
Joe and his guest, Lee Bush, listen with you to 4 renditions of "Here's that Rainy Day," exploring the different levels of the melodies and harmonies in this standard. They dive into the profoundly sad lyrics, exposing the ironic...
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38 MIN
"Falling in Love with Love"
NOV 28, 2018
"Falling in Love with Love"
Joe and his guest, Bill Rudman, listen with you to renditions of "Falling in Love with Love" by Frances Langford, Frank Sinatra, Julian "Cannonball" Adderley & Mary Cleere Haran. They explore the merits of each (of which there are many) and Bill...
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35 MIN
"All the Things You Are"
NOV 21, 2018
"All the Things You Are"
From the storytelling of the lyrics to stunning melody, Joe and Les give you the low-down on all the things in “All the Things You Are”
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37 MIN