The Checkout: January 29, 2013

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The Checkout features interviews with Chris Potter and David Virelles, plus a duo session with Omar Sosa and Paolo Fresu. WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.

Alma: Omar Sosa and Paolo Fresu

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Omar Sosa and Paolo Fresu talk about their recording, Alma (Tuk Music/Ota).  Hear them play two duo performances for The Checkout.

In Medias Res: Chris Potter’s Odyssey

[audio: podcasts/thecheckoutinterviewspodcast/PottterSirens_Checkout.mp3]
WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks with Chris Potter about his new recording, The Sirens (ECM).

The Checkout: January 15, 2013

[audio: podcasts/thecheckoutshowpodcast/Checkout130115.mp3]

The Checkout features interviews with bagpiper Cristina Pato and soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome.  Also, hear a highlight from WRW Trio at the Village Vanguard. WBGO’s Josh Jackson hosts.

Sam Newsome: Soprano Art and Science

[audio: podcasts/thecheckoutinterviewspodcast/SamNewsome_Checkout.mp3]
WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks with soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome about his solo recording, The Art of the Soprano Volume 1.

Cristina Pato: The Way of the Gaita

[audio: podcasts/thecheckoutinterviewspodcast/CristinaPato_Checkout.mp3]
WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks to Galician gaita player Cristina Pato about her new recording, Migrations (Sunnyside).