Richard Roland

We’re counting sheep with the Great American Songbook this week, as we explore standards all about dreaming, including “This Time The Dream’s On Me,” “You Stepped Out Of A Dream,” and many more dreamy tunes.

A celebration of all things spooky in the world of vocal jazz and popular song.

An overview of American Songbook tunes about show business.

Carmen McRae was one of the most respected jazz singers in the business for four decades. This week, we’ll explore her early recordings for the Decca label in the 1950s.

Selections from the American Songbook that lost their copyright status in 2026.

The coziness, wonder, and melancholy of autumn, celebrated in song.

A survey of the vocalists who made their names with the big bands of the World War II era.

A deep dive into a relatively frivolous facet of The Great American Songbook.

A survey of the 50-year career of a genre-bending vocal quartet.

Schoolhouse Rock made its debut on Saturday morning TV in 1973. And this week on Afterglow, we’re exploring the many jazz singers—like Blossom Dearie, Grady Tate, and Jack Sheldon —who helped shape the sound of the popular educational series.