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Soundcheck

Monday, September 26, 2005
  • John Pizzarelli -- publicity photo
    John Pizzarelli (Timothy White)

    It's a Family Affair

    Jazz singer, guitarist and all-around entertainer John Pizzarelli has been the leading interpreter of the American songbook for the past twenty-five years. Today, he's joined by his father, legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, to discuss his harmonious gene pool and perform cuts from his latest CD, "Knowing You." Also, a visit from members of New York's all-male vocal sextet Lionheart, who share some seldom-heard music from sixteenth-century Spain.

John Pizzarelli

The singer and guitarist has built a career by singing classic standards from the Great American songbook. He joins us today along with hisfather Bucky Pizzarelli.
» John Pizzarelli's Web site

Lionheart

Lionheart, an acclaimed a cappella ensemble of just six men, joins us to share music of 16th-century Spain.
» Lionheart's Web site

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.