The Checkout: February 28, 2012

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The Checkout features an interview with pianist Luis Perdomo, a performance from the Le Boeuf Brothers, and a listening session with Adam Rogers.  WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.

Luis Perdomo: Universal Mind

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WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks to pianist Luis Perdomo about his new trio recording, Universal Mind (RKM Music).

Studio Session: Le Boeuf Brothers

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The Le Boeuf Brothers visit The Checkout with a quintet.  Hear original music from their recording, In Praise of Shadows. Recorded February 15, 2012 at WBGO.

Personnel:
Pascal Le Boeuf – piano, keyboard, effects
Remy Le Boeuf – alto sax, effects
Lucas Pino – tenor sax
Linda Oh – bass
Henry Cole – drums

Set List:
Fire Dancing Dreams (P. Le Boeuf/ R. Le Boeuf)
Circles (R. Le Boeuf)
House Without a Door (P. Le Boeuf)

Producer and Host: Josh Jackson
Recorded by Michael Downes

The Checkout: February 14, 2012

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The Checkout features a studio performance with Ben Wendel and interviews with TIm Berne and Johnathan Blake.  WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.

Johnathan Blake’s Shining Hour

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WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks to drummer Johnathan Blake about his upcoming debut, The Eleventh Hour (Sunnyside).

Tim Berne: Snakeoil and Other Topical Cures

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Photo by Robert Lewis

WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks to saxophonist and composer Tim Berne about his new recording, Snakeoil (ECM).

Studio Session: Ben Wendel

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Ben Wendel visits The Checkout with a quintet. Hear original music from Wendel’s upcoming recording, Frame (Sunnyside). Recorded January 13, 2012 at WBGO.

Personnel:
Ben Wendel – tenor sax, bassoon
Gilad Hekselman – guitar
Gerald Clayton – piano
Joe Sanders – bass
Nate Wood – drums

Set List:
Chorale
Backbou
Jean and Renata

All compositions by Ben Wendel

Producer and Host: Josh Jackson
Recorded by Michael Downes

The Checkout Live: Seamus Blake at Berklee

The Checkout presents saxophonist Seamus Blake and his quartet performing at Berklee College of Music.  Recorded December 7, 2011 in Boston, MA.

Listen to the audio only:
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Photo by Armeen Musa/Berklee College

Personnel:
Seamus Blake – tenor saxophone
Dave Kikoski – piano
Matt Clohesy – bass
Ari Hoenig – drums

Set List:
Amuse Bouche (Blake)
Winnie’s Garden (Kikoski)
The Jupiter Line (Blake)

Producer and Host: Josh Jackson
Mix: David Tallacksen
Assisted by Michael Downes