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How 'Hey Arnold!' brought jazz to a generation

Hey Arnold! was a popular Nickelodeon cartoon in the late 90's that featured a jazzy score
Nickelodeon/Craig Bartlett
Hey Arnold! was a popular Nickelodeon cartoon in the late 90's that featured a jazzy score

Hey Arnold! creator Craig Bartlett and composer Jim Lang recently joined WBGO's Anna Gordon to talk about the show’s jazz-driven sound — how it happened, who inspired it, and why it still hits a nerve with fans nearly 30 years later.

Craig Bartlett (left) is the creator of the popular 90's Nickelodeon cartoon Hey Arnold! while Jim Lang (right) was the show's composer
Craig Bartlett and Jim Lang
Craig Bartlett (left) is the creator of the popular 90's Nickelodeon cartoon Hey Arnold! while Jim Lang (right) was the show's composer

You can SEE Anna's entire interview with Craig Bartlett and Jim Lang below:

<b>Anna Gordon</b> is <b>WBGO's Social Strategist and Digital Video Producer</b>, overseeing the station's digital presence and creative storytelling across platforms. A lifelong WBGO listener and music fan, she bring a deep appreciation for the art form and its community to everything she produces.