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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2022 · 15 MIN

Superhero inspiration with a big band sound

from On The Record · host WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

Imagine iconic characters like Batman or Daredevil. How would their personalities sound, if presented in the Big Band style? Stephen Philip Harvey’s latest album, the debut of his jazz orchestra, is SMASH! He drew inspiration from superheroes he watched in Saturday morning cartoons, and translated brooding heroes and scheming villains into jazz melodies and harmonies. Check out his upcoming performances here.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472

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