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Wednesday, December 5 2012

  • Legendary Jazz Pianist Dave Brubeck Dies December 5, 2012

    Few jazz artists were as popular and influential as pianist Dave Brubeck. Brubeck, who is best known for his his iconic recordings from the late 1950s and '60s, died of heart failure ... (article)

  • Adult Musicals, Clare And The Reasons, Rod Stewart December 5, 2012

    Today on Soundcheck: The musical theater of the 1970's might be remembered for productions like The Wiz and A Chorus Line. But Off-Broadway, it was an era of racy, sometimes pornograp... (episode)

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    • The Naked Truth About New York's 'Adult Musicals' December 5, 2012

      <p>Elizabeth Wollman talks about a decade of boundary pushing theatre and her new book, <em>Hard Times: The Adult Musical in 1970s New York City.</em></p>

    • Rod Stewart: Once Naughty, Now Nice December 5, 2012

      <p>The 67-year-old British singer-songwriter recently released his tell-all memoir, <em>Rod: An Autobiography</em>, as well as his very first holiday record, <em>Merry Christmas, Baby</em>.</p>

  • Gig Alert: Donny McCaslin December 5, 2012

    <p>Innovative saxophonist Donny McCaslin plays Jazz Standard Wednesday night. Download the track "Praia Grande."</p> (article)