2008 Episode 05 • • •  

Segment #1: New Releases

Mark Ruffin reviews the latest work of vocalese practitioner Giacomo Gates, called "Lumonosity." Neil Tesser praises the lyricism of guitarist Pat Metheny in his review of The Pat Metheny Trio's new CD, "Day Trip."


Segment #2: Discussion - And the GRAMMY® Awards Might Go To. . .

Neil and Mark continue their annual tradition of toasting the GRAMMY Awards with a focus on the jazz artists in contention to win the highest honors in recorded music.

Segment #3: Interview - Dan Morgenstern on the GRAMMY® Awards

Mark and Neil welcome the dean of jazz journalists, Dan Morgenstern, for a look at the changing role - and place - of jazz in the 50 years of the GRAMMYs.

Segment #4: "For Your Ears Only" Listening Quiz

Our dueling co-hosts challenge each other with past GRAMMY Award winners. As a GRAMMY official, you'd think Neil has the advantage, and yet. . .

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