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Critics Week: Classical and Jazz
All this week, music critics are joining Soundcheck for a look back at the year in music. Today: a look at the best songs and albums from the world of classical and jazz. And later: Live music from the Austin, Texas-based art-rock outfit And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead.
Soundcheck Poll: Cast your vote for best album of 2008
The Year in Classical
Our Critics Week special continues, as Anne Midgette of the Washington Post joins us for a look at classical music in 2008. And, you can cast your vote for this year's best classical release in our listener poll.
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on his classical pick of the year
View Anne Midgette's picks for best classical albums of 2008
The Year in Jazz
Music writer Will Layman joins us for a Critics Week recap of jazz highlights from 2008. Cast your vote for jazz album of the year in our listener poll.
View Will Layman's list of the best jazz albums of 2008.
To Know Them Is To Love ... the Trail of Dead
Known for thunderous albums and furious live sets, the band ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead is set to release a new full-length album, "The Century of Self," in February. Conrad Keely and Jason Reece form the duo at the core of the group. Keely joins us for a sneak preview of the new album, and he performs live in our studio.
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See Tori Amos Live!
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
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