Legendary Jazz Women of Indiana Avenue

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the legendary jazz women of Indiana Avenue. Listen to an hour of classic music from Indianapolis women who made historical contributions to jazz, including: Debbie Andrews, Sarah McLawler, Flo Garvin and the Hampton Sisters. Jazz vocalist Debbie Andrews gained fame in the 1950s performing with Wes Montgomery’s Montgomery-Johnson Quintet. Andrews’ brother Sonny Johnson, was the band’s drummer. Andrews’ talent as a vocalist impressed many musicians, including Duke Ellington, he invited her to tour with his orchestra...