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Soundcheck

Monday, July 14, 2003
  • Ravi Coltrane

    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.

The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

Soundcheck

Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.