The Last Inspiration

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Rocker Warren Zevon, jazz saxophonist Stan Getz and hip-hop producer J. Dilla each made a final masterpiece just before the final curtain. Today: a look at musicians who created their best work while staring death in the face. Plus: Diane Birch's songs recall soul and pop of the 1960s and '70s. She performs songs from her album Bible Belt. This is an encore edition of Soundcheck.

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