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Soundcheck / December 15, 2004

Soundcheck

Wednesday, December 15, 2004
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  • Paul Winter and the Sun Gong - photo by Jeff Day
    Paul Winter and the Sun Gong (Jeff Day)

    A Winter’s Tale

    New Age maestro Paul Winter joins us in the studio on the eve of his twenty-fifth annual Winter Solstice celebration. Held at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the evening brings together jazz fusion with back-to-the-earth spiritualism that should stir even the most jaded soul. If that doesn’t, surely the effects will (a spinning Christmas tree, a gong player perched high in the air, a free-floating globe). Also visiting the studio will be Linda and Michael Hutcheon, to discuss their new book Opera: The Art of Dying.

Additional Information:
» More on Paul Winter
» Opera: The Art of Dying at Harvard University Press
» WNYC's Holiday Specials

Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

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

Johnny Flynn

Soundcheck

Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Soundcheck

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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