The Influence of "Junker's Blues" and R&B Telephone Songs. The show is jumpin’ this week as we take a look at the history and influence of the Champion Jack Dupree classic, “Junker’s Blues.” He learned the tune from New Orleans boogie woogie pianist Drive ‘Em Down, but it was Dupree’s recording that influenced Fats Domino, Lloyd Price and Professor Longhair. We’ll also make some long-distance rhythm & blues phone calls from Floyd Dixon, Sonny Terry, Muddy Waters and Big Walter.

Hank Mobley: No Room For Squares / The Blue Note Recordings 1963-66, Part 1. We present the brilliant saxophonist-composer in the company of Lee Morgan, Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, Andrew Hill, Philly Joe Jones and more.