An overview of the incredible Loft story. (Originally aired November 16, 2009)

We learn more about Eugene Smith and his background, experience in WWII, pioneering work as a photo essayist for Life magazine; as well as his later preoccupation with recording life around him. (Originally aired November 17, 2009)

This segment explores the tapes themselves in no particular context. (Originally aired November 18, 2009)

The admiration and love for Hall Overton spills out of those who remember him: a portrait emerges of a brilliant, open-minded musician with a modest, self-effacing manner and an ever-present dangling cigarette. (Originally aired November 19, 2009)

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So many of the stories of the people in the Jazz Loft begin the same way: with the musicians arriving in New York after service in World War II. (Originally aired November 20, 2009)

The focus in this installment is on Ron Free, a musician considered the ‘house drummer’ at the Loft. (Originally aired November 21, 2009)

In keeping with the memories musicians had of leaving the loft in early morning after all-night jam sessions — and getting hit with the aroma of flowers from the neighboring wholesale shops — we look at the Flower District. (Originally aired November 22, 2009)

The “Crown Jewels” of the Smith tapes: the arranging and rehearsal sessions spanning a three-week period in 1959 when Thelonious Monk and Hall Overton were preparing the Monk Big Band for the February Town Hall concert. (Originally aired November 23, 2009)

Episode 9 -- More Tapes: Another ‘non-story’ episode featuring more extended tape. (Originally aired November 24, 2009)

In the early to mid 1960s, the cultural scene is changing in NY, as is the city itself. (Originally aired November 25, 2009)

Hear extended jam sessions from within The Loft in this one-hour special, Jazz Loft Jam Sessions.

Air times:
11/26: 93.9 FM at 3PM and 9PM
11/28: 820 AM at 2 PM
11/29: 820 AM at 8 PM