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Keep on the Sunny Side
Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut, who played for Betty Carter before forming his own trio, is known for his upbeat approach to jazz. He joins us today to play live from his latest album, You Are My Sunshine. And we'll talk to Red Grooms about his colorful and chaotic portrayals of life in New York. Then, journalist Naomi Schaeffer Riley discusses her investigation into life at religious colleges in America. She visited 20 campuses across America for her book God on the Quad, a look into the growing popularity and influence of religious schools.
Bright Sounds
Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut shares his latest release, You Are My Sunshine.
Events:
Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Donald Harrison, Dec 21-26, 2004
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Frederick P. Rose Hall - Broadway at 60th Street, 5th Floor
7:30pm & 9:30pm every day / Also 11pm Friday-Saturday
After Hours Sets: 11pm Tuesday-Thursday / 12:30am Friday-Saturday
Reservations: (212) 258-9595 or www.jalc.org
Music:
Cyrus Chestnut You Are My Sunshine
Track 5: "You Are My Sunshine" Track 6: "Erroling"
Ruckus Manhattan
Red Grooms on pop art, and capturing the rollicking nature of New York City.
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View a slideshow of a selection of Red Grooms' artwork
Music: Tom Waits "Night on Earth" Soundtrack
God on the Quad
Naomi Schaeffer Riley discusses life at religious colleges in America, and what kind of impact graduates are having on American society: God on the Quad.
» Read an excerpt of God on the Quad in the Reading Room
Music: Mark Isham "At First Sight" Soundtrack
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National Book Award Winners
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A number of this year’s National Book Award winners have appeared on The Leonard Lopate Show. Click here to see the list!
Our 3-ingredient Challenge wins a James Beard Award
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On May 3, the Lopate Show won its third James Beard Award for our 3-ingredient challenge. In August, we asked our listeners to call in and name 3 ingredients and then challenged New York chef and 3-ingredient expert Rozanne Gold to whip up a recipe! You can listen to the 3-ingredient challenge and get some inspiration for simple, delicious, and unexpected dishes.
