The Checkout: October 26, 2010

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The Checkout presents a studio session with the Ben Wendel Group and a Marco Benevento solo performance. WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.

Studio Session: Ben Wendel

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The Ben Wendel group performs at WBGO on June 10, 2010.

Personnel:
Ben Wendel – tenor sax
Nir Felder – guitar
Gerald Clayton – piano
Joe Sanders – bass
Dan Weiss – drums

Set List:
Leaving
News
Maupin

All compositions by Ben Wendel

Producer and Host: Josh Jackson
Recorded by David Tallacksen

Studio Session: Marco Benevento

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Pianist Marco Benevento performs a solo piano set at WBGO. Recorded 10/4/10 at WBGO.

Personnel:
Marco Benevento – piano and effects

Set List:
Two of You (Benevento)
Wolf Trap (Benevento)
Bye Ya (Monk)
You Know I’m No Good (Winehouse)

Producer and Host: Josh Jackson
Recorded by David Tallacksen

The Checkout: October 19, 2010

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The Checkout showcases Gary Burton and Julian Lage duets at WBGO, and interviews with pianist Dan Tepfer and Afro-Spanish singer Concha Buika.  WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.

Checkout Interview: Dan Tepfer

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WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks to pianist Dan Tepfer about his new recording, Five Pedals Deep.

Checkout Interview: Concha Buika

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WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks with singer Concha Buika about her recent project of Chavela Vargas rancheras, El Ultimo Trago.

Studio Session: Gary Burton and Julian Lage

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Gary Burton and Julian Lage perform duets for The Checkout. Recorded 10/19/10 at WBGO.

Gary Burton  – vibraphone
Julian Lage – guitar

Set List:
I Hear a Rhapsody
My Funny Valentine
The Night Has a Thousand Eyes

Producer and Host: Josh Jackson
Recorded by David Tallacksen
Assistant: Michael Downes

The Checkout: October 12, 2010

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The Checkout features a studio session with trumpeter Avishai Cohen and Triveni, an interview with David Weiss about The Cookers, and a highlight from Jason Moran’s performance at the Village Vanguard. WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.

Interview: David Weiss

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A band of jazz veterans get some long overdue recognition.  WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks to trumpeter David Weiss about The Cookers.

Studio Session: Avishai Cohen and Triveni

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Trumpeter Avishai Cohen and Triveni perform for The Checkout. Recorded 10/7/10 at WBGO.

Personnel:
Avishai Cohen – trumpet
Omer Avital – bass
Nasheet Waits – drums

Set List:
Safety Land (Avishai Cohen)
One Man’s Idea (Avishai Cohen)
Portrait (Mingus)

Producer and Host: Josh Jackson
Recorded by Michael Downes