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Soundcheck / July 02, 2007

Soundcheck

Monday, July 02, 2007
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    Beyond the Hype

    You've had all weekend to play with your new iPhone. Does it live up to the hype? On today’s show, we take your calls, talk to experts, and look at whether the music industry has been changed forever. Plus: a live performance from the guitar-and-violin duo Brazz Tree.

iThings to iPeople

You've had all weekend to play with your new iPhone. Does it live up to the hype? We take your calls, and talk with New York Times tech guru David Pogue and New York Magazine's John Heilemann, about whether Steve Jobs has indeed done it again.

"The iPhone Matches Most of It's Hype" by David Pogue
""Steve Jobs in a Box" by John Heilemann

And All That ...Brazz

Combining folk-guitar riffs with classically trained violin, and soulful vocals, Brazz Tree fuses Eastern and Western musical traditions. The duo joins us for a live performance in studio as a part of our Soundcheck Showcase series.

Brazz Tree's Website

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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