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Saxophones and Sacrifice
Having one of the more interesting stories in contemporary jazz, Ravi Coltrane visits us on Soundcheck. Yes, he happens to be the son of John Coltrane, but he joins us with his quartet in the studio to show off his own powerful saxophone style. Exploring the themes of personal sacrifice and the meaning of revenge, The Orphan of Zhao delivers a contemporary take on a centuries old story. Music writer Ken Smith drops by to discuss The Lincoln Center Festival’s production of this black comedy of tragic proportions.
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When I Missed the Boat
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How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.
Johnny Flynn
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Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."
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Ahmad Jamal
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Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.
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