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Thursday, April 15 2010

  • Some Notes on Program Notes April 15, 2010

    <p>Do you find program notes helpful before hearing a concert or a recording? Tell Soundcheck.</p> (article)

  • Gig Alerts: The Armchairs April 15, 2010

    <p>This quirky psychedelic pop quartet will be playing Glasslands Gallery tonight. <strong>Download</strong> their tripped out track "Nebraska."</p> (article)

  • Bryce Dessner's AM JAMZ April 15, 2010

    We want to hear what YOU listen to on your commute. Check out today's featured playlist – then submit yours. (article)

  • Gig Alerts: Sam Yahel Trio April 15, 2010

    <p>This nimble organ and piano player and his trio are currently in the middle of a six-night stint at Village Vanguard. <strong>Download</strong> his tight take on the Thelonious Monk original "Think of One."</p> (article)

  • Gig Alerts: Mary Halvorson Trio April 15, 2010

    <p>This electric guitarist has a penchant for cerebral, improvised jazz. <strong>Download</strong> her trio's cryptic tune "Old Nine Two Six Four Two Dies (No. 10)," then see her tonight at the Jazz Gallery.</p> (article)

  • Behold the Written Word April 15, 2010

    Reading program notes can actually reduce your enjoyment of a piece of music, according to a new study. Today: we debate whether program notes make you an informed listener – or if "i... (episode)

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