The Best of 2005 in Classical Music and Jazz
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
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(Anthony Tommasini (David Corio)
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Critics' Week, Soundcheck's look at the year 2005 in music, continues with Anthony Tommasini, chief classical music critic of the New York Times. Also, the best jazz CDs of 2005 were a mix of straight-ahead, smooth, Latin, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz sounds. There were also a few historic discoveries for good measure. Joining us with his highlights of the year is Eugene Holley, Jr., jazz critic for Philadelphia Weekly and other publications.
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Classical Music's Best of 2005
New York Times chief classical music critic Anthony Tommasini shares his favorites of 2005.
» The classical music critics of The New York Times select the year's most notable CD's.
» The classical music critics of The New York Times select the year's most notable CD's.
Best of Jazz in 2005
Jazz journalist Eugene Holley, Jr. gives his list of the top releases of 2005.
Eugene Holley, Jr.'s Best of 2005
1. Thelonius Monk/John Coltrane - "Live at Carnegie Hall" (Blue Note)
2. Mozayik - "Haitian Creole Jazz" (Joho)
3. Meshell Ndegeocello - "Dance of ...
Eugene Holley, Jr.'s Best of 2005
1. Thelonius Monk/John Coltrane - "Live at Carnegie Hall" (Blue Note)
2. Mozayik - "Haitian Creole Jazz" (Joho)
3. Meshell Ndegeocello - "Dance of ...
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