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Soundcheck / December 21, 2005

Soundcheck

Wednesday, December 21, 2005
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  • Anthony Tommasini - photo by David Corio
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    The Best of 2005 in Classical Music and Jazz

    Critics' Week, Soundcheck's look at the year 2005 in music, continues with Anthony Tommasini, chief classical music critic of the New York Times. Also, the best jazz CDs of 2005 were a mix of straight-ahead, smooth, Latin, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz sounds. There were also a few historic discoveries for good measure. Joining us with his highlights of the year is Eugene Holley, Jr., jazz critic for Philadelphia Weekly and other publications.

Music Underground

We check in with how the transit strike is impacting another set of subway workers: subway musicians.
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Classical Music's Best of 2005

New York Times chief classical music critic Anthony Tommasini shares his favorites of 2005.
» The classical music critics of The New York Times select the year's most notable CD's.

Best of Jazz in 2005

Jazz journalist Eugene Holley, Jr. gives his list of the top releases of 2005.
Eugene Holley, Jr.'s Best of 2005
1. Thelonius Monk/John Coltrane - "Live at Carnegie Hall" (Blue Note)
2. Mozayik - "Haitian Creole Jazz" (Joho)
3. Meshell Ndegeocello - "Dance of the Infidel" (Shanachie)
4. Moacir Santos - "Choros & Alegria" (Adventure Music)
5. Herbie Hancock - "Possibilities" (Hear Music)

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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