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Soundcheck / September 18, 2006

Soundcheck

Monday, September 18, 2006
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  • Steven Van Zandt
    Steven Van Zandt

    Guitars, Gangsters and Garage Rock

    Steve Van Zandt has a career built on many roles: as the longtime guitarist with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band; as Tony Soprano's closest advisor (the pompadoured Silvio Dante); and as the promoter of a large touring rock festival (the Underground Garage Rolling Rock and Roll Show). Today, Van Zandt talks about his many roles, including his latest, as the host of the weekly radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio. Also: Arielle Dombasle, French torch singer and actress (and spouse of the philosopher-journalist Bernard-Henri Lévy) joins us to share her latest album, "C'est Si Bon."

Steven Van Zandt

Steven Van Zandt, aka "Little Steven," talks about his many roles, from the Sopranos to the E-Street Band.
» Steven Van Zandt's Web site

Arielle Dombasle

French singer/actress Arielle Dombasle joins us in advance of her 3-night run this week at the Supper Club.
» Arielle Dombasle's Web site

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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