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Radio show on KOOP Austin (91.7 FM and koop.org).

Airs LIVE on Saturdays, 1 to 2 p.m. (CST)

20th anniversary happening this September!
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We’ll celebrate the birth anniversary of composer Ray Henderson on November 29!

Henderson co-wrote hit songs during the 1920s and 1930s (often in collaboration with lyricists Lew Brown and Buddy DeSylva).

It’s happening from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) on 91. 7 FM (and koop.org)

Thanks for listening!
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November 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Listen to the November 22, 2025, episode of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound at the link below!

Five birthday salutes:

Harry Barris, Hoagy Carmichael, Ruth Etting, Arthur Schwartz, and Teddy Wilson.

Thanks for listening!

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Adventures in (Jazz) Sound 11/22/25
This episode was broadcast LIVE on November 22, 2025, from 12 to 2 p.m. (CST) on koop.org. We celebrated five birth anniversaries on this edition of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound: Composer/vocalist Har...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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November 22 on Adventures in (Jazz) Sound!

Five birthday salutes:

Teddy Wilson (who was born in Austin), Arthur Schwartz, Ruth Etting, Hoagy Carmichael, and Harry Barris.

It's happening this Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. (CST) on koop.org.

Thanks for listening!
November 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Listen to the November 15, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below!

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Adventures in Sound 11/15/25
This episode was broadcast on November 15, 2025. On today's show, we listened to some recent additions to the Adventures in Sound archives! Among the featured artists: Petula Clark, The Goons, John ...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Hear the November 8, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below!

It's my Annual Self-Indulgent Birthday Show!

Thanks for listening.

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Adventures in Sound 11/08/25
This episode was broadcast on November 8, 2025. This was my 956th edition of Adventures in Sound (and my 56th birthday was also this weekend). We heard some of my favorite records (ranging from hot ...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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This Saturday on Adventures in Sound:

It's my 956th edition of Adventures in Sound (and also my 56th birthday, too!)

Tune in to hear some of my favorite records.

Information at the link below.

Thanks for listening!

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Adventures in Sound Birthday Edition - KOOP Radio 91.7 FM
Tune in on Saturday, November 8, for a special "birthday" edition of Adventures in Sound.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Hear the November 1, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below!

On this special two-hour show, we celebrated Native American Heritage Month.

Lots of great Jazz, Pop, and Rock from Lee Wiley, Link Wray, and many others.

Thanks for listening!

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November 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Today on Adventures in Sound:

We’re celebrating Native American Heritage Month.

From 1 to 2 pm, it’s ladies of Jazz & Pop (featuring Mildred Bailey, Lee Wiley, and others).

And from 2 to 3 pm, we’ll rock with The Ventures, Link Wray, and many more!

It’s happening on 91.7 FM (and koop.org).
November 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Listen to the October 25, 2025, edition of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound!

Three birthday salutes: bandleader Roy Fox (pictured); guitarist Eddie Lang; and lyricist Sam M. Lewis.

AND...the wonderful Holly Frost performed live on the show!

Thanks for listening!

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Adventures in (Jazz) Sound 10/25/25
This episode was broadcast on October 25, 2025, from 12 to 2 p.m. (CST) on 91.7 FM (and koop.org). We celebrated three birth anniversaries in this edition of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound: Bandleader R...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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October 25 for Adventures in (Jazz) Sound:

We'll celebrate three birth anniversaries!

Bandleader Roy Fox, guitarist Eddie Lang, and lyricist Sam M. Lewis.

Plus, singer/songwriter Holly Frost will perform live!

Tune in from 12 to 2 p.m. (CST) to 91.7 FM (and koop.org).

Thanks for listening!
October 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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MUST READ! In the latest CST blog about the damaging changes going on at the BBC Written Archives Centre, @marklewisohn.bsky.social delivers his cri de cœur squarely at those who came up with or are signing-off on this policy shift. Please read and share widely.

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DEFENDING THE WAC: MARK LEWISOHN LOOKS AT WHY RENEWED APPRECIATION IS URGENTLY REQUIRED
I was asked to write an op-ed piece saying why I think the BBC’s Written Archives Centre (WAC) is a unique and brilliant resource, which I can do because it’s both – and why, therefore…
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October 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Hear the October 18, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below!

We celebrated the natal anniversaries of Annette Hanshaw and Jelly Roll Morton.

Thanks for listening!

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Adventures In Sound 10/18/25
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October 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Today on Adventures in Sound:

We'll celebrate the birth anniversaries of Annette Hanshaw and Jelly Roll Morton.

Tune in for lots of great records from the 1920s and 1930s.

It's happening on October 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) on 91.7 FM (and koop.org).

Thanks for listening!
October 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Listen to the October 11, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below!

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Adventures in Sound 10/11/25
This episode was broadcast on October 11, 2025. We remembered several entertainers who recently passed away: Actress Claudia Cardinale; musician/photographer Chris Dreja; singer/songwriter Bobby Ha...
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October 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Tomorrow on Adventures in Sound, we'll remember several entertainers who recently passed away:

Claudia Cardinale, Chris Dreja, Bobby Hart, and Mark Volman.

Tune in from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) to 91.7 FM (and koop.org).

Thanks for listening!
October 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Listen to the October 4, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below!

We celebrated the 132nd birth anniversary of composer Milton Ager on today's show, with an hour of his songs.

Thanks for listening!

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Adventures in Sound 10/04/25
This episode was broadcast on October 4, 2025. We celebrated the 132nd birth anniversary of composer Milton Ager on today's show, with an hour of his songs. All of these songs were written by Ager a...
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October 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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I've uploaded two more episodes to mix cloud:

October 3, 2015: Big 60th birthday celebration for my friend Taylor Cage.

September 20, 2025: Jay Robillard (from The Lounge Show) filled in for me. An hour of Rolling Stones covers!

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October 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Today on Adventures in Sound:

We'll celebrate the 132nd birth anniversary of composer Milton Ager!

Tune in for an hour of classic songs written by Ager and lyricist Jack Yellen.

It's happening from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) on 91.7 FM (and koop.org).

Thanks for listening!
October 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Listen to the September 13, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below!

We heard songs from of my favorite movies!

Melinda Bee joined me on this special Membership Drive Show.

Thank you to everyone who supported community, volunteer radio!

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Adventures in Sound 9/13/25
This episode was broadcast on September 13, 2025. We went to the movies on this edition of Adventures in Sound. Songs (and dialogue) from some of my favorite movies were heard on this show. Among t...
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September 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Adventures in Sound turns 20 today!

On September 13, we'll hear music from some of my favorite movies.

Melinda Bee will join us live.

This is your final opportunity to show your support for Adventures in Sound during the Fall Membership Drive.

Donate online at koop.org, or call 512-472-5667.
September 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Listen to the September 6, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound!

Jay Robillard (from The Lounge Show) joined us on this special show.

Thanks to everyone who made a donation during the show!

Please keep the support coming at 512-472-5667 (or online at koop.org).

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September 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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A 100th birth anniversary salute to Peter Sellers!

Jay Robillard (from The Lounge Show) will join us on this special show.

KOOP’s Fall Membership Drive is happening NOW!

Donate generously (online at koop.org, or call 512-472-5667).

Tune in today from 1 to 2 p.m. on 91.7 FM (and koop.org).
September 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Hear the August 30, 2025 edition of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound at the link below!

Thanks for listening!

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September 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Today should've been the 44th birthday of my late friend Leah Morgan Durrett.

She appeared on Adventures in Sound several times; here's her first time on the show, from December 31, 2011.

(That's Leah on French Horn in this picture).

I miss her every day.

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August 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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This is happening two a week from tomorrow!

Big 20th anniversary celebration; thanks to Melinda for the great flyer.

See you there!

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August 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM