Novelty Songs on Radio Deluxe

Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey | Jul 12, 2019

On this week's Radio Deluxe, join John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey as they present some breezy, novelty songs from such artists as Dave Frishberg, Lorraine Feather, and Michael Franks. Plus music from Ray Charles, Leon Redbone, and other great jazz artists.

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And for those who can't tune in Saturday, there are always re-airings each week on Tuesdays at 10 pm ET and Wednesdays at 2 pm ET at wnyc.org/songbook

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