On today’s show: Bill Charlap joins us on Please Explain with a look at how jazz improvisation works. Then, filmmaker Anne Aghion on her new movie "Ice People." And, chef Bill Telepan and Brooklyn Food Conference organizer Nancy Romer discuss how the challenges facing the global food economy impact us here in New York. Plus, New York Times White House correspondent Peter Baker looks ahead to President Obama's next 100 days in office.
Please Explain: Jazz Improvisation
Improvisation is one of the most important aspects of Jazz, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Jazz pianist Bill Charlap breaks down improvisation and gives a special live performance.
Ice People
Anne Aghion's new film "Ice People" follows modern-day polar explorers as they capture one of the most significant discoveries about the history of climate change. "Ice People" airs nationally in the Sundance Channel on May 5th. It is playing at Film Anthology Archives May 1 through May ...
The Brooklyn Food Conference
The Brooklyn Food Conference brings together food activists, local farmers, health advocates, academics, union leaders and restaurateurs to discuss the challenges facing the global food economy, and what that means for New York. We’ll be joined by conference organizer Nancy Romer and chef Bill Telepan.
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The Next 100 Days
New York Times White House correspondent Peter Baker joins us to look back at President Obama’s first 100 days in office and to look forward at what we can expect in the days to come.
Event: Peter Baker will be participating in the New York Times's Sunday with the ...
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