The Best of 2005 in Classical Music and Jazz

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Critics' Week, Soundcheck's look at the year 2005 in music, continues with Anthony Tommasini, chief classical music critic of the New York Times. Also, the best jazz CDs of 2005 were a mix of straight-ahead, smooth, Latin, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz sounds. There were also a few historic discoveries for good measure. Joining us with his highlights of the year is Eugene Holley, Jr., jazz critic for Philadelphia Weekly and other publications.

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