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Soundcheck / March 21, 2007

Soundcheck

Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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  • Lee Hazlewood
    Lee Hazlewood

    The Man Behind 'These Boots'

    Lee Hazlewood is an iconoclastic figure in pop, behind songs like “These Boots are Made for Walking” and “Some Velvet Morning.” At age 77 he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Today on Soundcheck, Hazlewood talks about his life, career, and a new album. Also: Do you think opera is a little up-tight? Soprano Anne Ricci started 'Opera on Tap' to bring opera to the bar and to bring booze to the singers!

The Man Behind 'These Boots'

Lee Hazlewood is behind songs like “These Boots are Made for Walking” and “Some Velvet Morning.” At age 77 he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and he has recently finished a new album aptly titled "Cake or Death." Hazlewood joins Soundcheck to discuss his life, career, and a new album.

Classical in the Jungle

With more and more retail music stores closing, where's a classical music fan to go? Amazon.com hopes to attract them to their online classical music discount store. Bob Tedeschi, E-Commerce Columnist for The New York Times, explains whether this is a good idea or not.
Amazon Seeks to Fill Classical Recording Niche (The New York Times)

Anne Ricci of 'Opera on Tap'

Opera on Tap

Opera singer Anne Ricci was tired of the stiffness associated with her music. So two years ago she started 'Opera on Tap.' She now brings a more laid-back version of Opera to the masses in bars and clubs around the city. Rowdy listeners and drunk piano players aren't uncommon!
Opera on Tap'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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