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Enhanced Chamber Music by W4RP Trio and LIKWUID, In-Studio
Stravinsky-esque theatricality, the fire and brimstone of gospel music, and grandiose hip-hop production come together in the cross-genre chamber music of W4RP Trio. They play in-studio. Jan 20, 2025
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Violinist and Bandleader Jenny Scheinman Stretches Out At Play
Violinist and bandleader Jenny Scheinman plays jazz - Yes, AND folk, rock, gospel, and country music. She and her band stretch out in new music from 2024's All Species Parade, in-studio. Jan 16, 2025
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Sax Player and Bandleader Lakecia Benjamin Imagines What's Possible
Sax player, composer, MC, and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin brings her wide-angled view of jazz to play some of her latest tunes, live, with her band, in-studio. Jan 13, 2025
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Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band, In-Studio
Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band can do it all – jazz, neo-soul, funk, blues, and hip hop - showcasing the deep roots of Black American Music. Igmar Thomas’ very large band plays in-studio. Jan 9, 2025
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Mary Chapin Carpenter Re-imagines Her Musical Travels (Archives)
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Mary Chapin Carpenter plays her own re-imagined and rearranged songs from her some 30 years of travels, in-studio. (From the Archives, 2018.) Jan 6, 2025
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A Celebration of Folk and Indigenous Music From Jarana Beat
New York-based band Jarana Beat, led by Sinuhé Padilla-Isunza, draws from Mexican folk and Afro-Indigenous music. They play their cross-cultural celebratory sounds, in-studio. Jan 2, 2025
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Best of the Soundcheck Podcast 2024
Hear highlights from the 2024 Soundcheck Podcasts by Mexico City-based cellist Mabe Fratti; Norwegian punk cabaret sextet Kaizers Orchestra; Cuban big band Orquesta Akokán, and others. Dec 31, 2024
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Best of Soundcheck 2024, Part 2
Hear music performed in-studio by Georgia singer and musician Lizz Wright; the soulful mambo of Cuban band Orquesta Akokán; and the multi-reed player Shabaka (Hutchings), with his trio. Dec 30, 2024
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Best of Soundcheck 2024, Part 1
Hear music performed in-studio by Norwegian punk cabaret sextet Kaizers Orchestra; Mexico City-based cellist Mabe Fratti; and Brazilian pianist and composer Amaro Freitas. Dec 26, 2024
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Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O, In-Studio
New York-based drummer Matt Wilson's melodic playing has shaped many a bandstand, but at this time of year, he might be best known for his Christmas Tree-O. They play in-studio. Dec 23, 2024
