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Soundcheck

Friday, September 15, 2006
  • Ornette Coleman
    Ornette Coleman

    Jazz Master Ornette Coleman

    Saxophonist Ornette Coleman is one of the leading jazz innovators of our time. He's just released a new album, "Sound Grammar," and he discusses a career of making provocative, trend-setting music. Also: Natasha Atlas combines electronica and middle eastern beats to create global dance music. She joins us to share her most recent release. And: as Fashion Week wraps up, we ask what music helps sell this year's top styles.

Music for the Catwalk

As Fashion Week wraps up, we'll hear about the music that accompanies this year's hottest styles.

Ornette Coleman

The saxophonist Ornette Coleman has been re-writing the rules of jazz for the past five decades. Known for being at the forefront of the free jazz movement, his work has influenced artists across musical genres. He's just released his first new recording in ten years, Sound Grammar. He's live in the studio.
Ornette Coleman's "SoundGrammar" at Amazon.com

Natacha Atlas

Belgian-born singer NATACHA ATLAS fuses North African and Arabic music with western electronic beats to produce a unique dance music hybrid. She'll be live in the studio.
Natasha Atlas's "Mish Maoul" at Amazon.com

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.