# Rodney Stepp

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Carl Perkins - The Naptown pianist who became a favorite of Miles Davis

This is our third and final installment of our centennial celebration of Miles Davis. May 26 marks the 100th anniversary of his birth. Join Rodney Stepp as we spotlight the music of Carl Perkins, one of the most important jazz pianists to emerge from Indiana Avenue, and one of Miles Davis' favorite…

Meet Rodney Stepp, the new host of Echoes of Indiana Avenue

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, meet the show's host Rodney Stepp — a legendary Indianapolis keyboardist and bandleader. We'll hear music from his recent Small Studio Session performance for WFYI, along with a conversation between Stepp and Echoes producer Kyle Long. They discuss his deep ro…

Exploring the music of Naptown soul singer Alfonzo Surrett

Join host Rodney Stepp in celebrating one of Indianapolis's most accomplished and underappreciated vocalists and legends of Naptown soul music, Alfonzo Surrett.

Herbie Hancock on his work with Wes Montgomery and Freddie Hubbard

Celebrate the extraordinary career of Herbie Hancock, one of the greatest living legends of American music. Over the course of his remarkable career, he has collaborated with some of Indiana Avenue’s greatest jazz artists, including the Indianapolis-born icons Wes Montgomery, J.J. Johnson, and Fred…

Pookie Johnson plays and sings the blues

Saxophonist Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson is a legend of the Indianapolis jazz scene. But there’s another side to his music that you may not know about unless you were there, watching him perform at Naptown clubs — Pookie also sang the blues. Join host Rodney Stepp for never-before-heard recordings of Po…

Shirley Griffith's Indiana Avenue blues — Part 1

Hear the first episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Shirley Griffith — a Mississippi-born guitarist and singer who brought the sound of Delta blues to Indiana Avenue. Join host Rodney Stepp as we share rare recordings, including music from Griffith’s debut 1961 album, Indiana Avenu…

Jack Wilson and the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the birth of the late Fort Wayne, Indiana jazz pianist Jack Wilson. During the 1960s, Wilson released acclaimed albums for labels including Atlantic Records and Blue Note and recorded with iconic names in American music. Join host Rodney Stepp for music spotlightin…

Edgar Bateman - From Naptown to the jazz avant-garde

Before he became a celebrated figure in Philadelphia’s jazz scene, drummer Edgar Bateman spent part of the 1950s playing alongside legendary musicians in Naptown, including Jimmy Coe, Mel Rhyne and Pookie Johnson. Join host Rodney Stepp for music featuring Edgar Bateman — from his Indianapolis year…

Les “Bear” Taylor, Naptown’s renowned baritone sax player

Join host Rodney Stepp for music from Les "Bear" Taylor, featuring his work with Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Doggett, Floyd Smith, Mel Rhyne, Larry Clark, Bill Myers, and more. Taylor was a towering presence on the Indiana Avenue music scene — a big man with a big sound, and one of the most respected bar…

Community Connection - October 13, 2026 - Tina Cosby welcomes Julia Vaugh - Chief Tanya Terry - Tanasha Anders and Rodney Stepp

Get Ready for the Holiday Season and a Crucial Election Discussion This week's episode of Community Connection is packed with exciting discussions and important reminders as we dive into the holiday season and the upcoming election. Our host, Tina Cosby, is joined by a variety of guests, including…