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Soundcheck / February 11, 2005

Soundcheck

Friday, February 11, 2005
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  • Grammy Awards 47th year 2005 -- www.grammy.com
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    Grammys to Go

    As the anticipation for the Sunday Grammy awards builds, Billboard magazine executive editor Ken Schlager drops by the studio to handicap this nominees: Which musicians will get their due? Who has been overlooked? And do the Grammy's even matter? Artists competing for multiple awards include Usher, Green Day, and the late Ray Charles. Also, a lesser-known Grammy event: acclaimed composer Morton Gould will be posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement award. Peter Goodman, Gould’s biographer, will join host John Schaefer in commemorating Gould’s life and career.

Additional Resources:

» The Official Grammy Website
» Peter Goodman’s Morton Gould: American Salute
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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