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Soundcheck / May 02, 2006

Soundcheck

Tuesday, May 02, 2006
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    The Pixies

    Examining the Pixies

    The Pixies' rise to critical fame in the late 1980s and wildly successful reunion tour have firmly established the band as an alternative rock legend. Music writer Ben Sisario breaks down their album "Doolittle" and explains why it was truly ahead of its time. Then, tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin discusses his work with The Dave Douglas Quintet. Plus, a conversation with artists from the "Look and Listen Festival", an event that celebrates the intersection of music and visual arts.

Doolittle Did A Lot

Music critic Ben Sisario dissects The Pixies' third album, “Doolittle”. He shares insight from conversations with Frank Black, and explains why Doolittle made the band ahead of its time.
» Ben Sisario's Web site
» More on the Pixies film at the Tribeca Film Festival

Donny McCaslin


Tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin discusses his work with the Dave Douglas Quintet and his latest album, "Soar".
» Donny McCaslin's website

Look and Listen


Photographer Bill Henson and composer Lisa Bielawa discuss the intersection of music and the visual arts, and their involvement in the "Look and Listen Festival".
» More on "Look and Listen Festival"

Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

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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.

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Johnny Flynn

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

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

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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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