Rickie Lee Jones' Pieces of Treasure, The Heavy Heavy Live In Studio, 'I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100,' The Power of Audio
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Rickie Lee Jones dives into the American Songbook on her new album, Pieces of Treasure, out today. The album, a collection of jazz vocal standards, is Jones' first since publishing her memoir, Last Chance Texaco, and saw Jones reuniting with Russ Titelman, who produced her first two albums. Jones joins us for a release day Listening Party.
The Heavy Heavy are a UK band based in Brighton, led by Will Turner and Georgie Fuller. Last year they released their first EP, Life and Life Only, and before they release their debut album next year, the band is hitting the road for an extensive tour around the U.S. Turner, Fuller, and the rest of The Heavy Heavy join us in studio for a live performance as well as a discussion about their sound and to preview the new album.
A new album celebrates the life and work of celebrated guitarist and singer Doc Watson. I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100 features Rosanne Cash, Steve Earle, Valerie June and more musicians taking on songs by and associated with Watson. Producer Matthew Stevens and guitarists Chris Eldridge and Corey Harris join us for a Listening Party.
A new documentary explores the power of sound in various aspects of our lives, and provides a unique theater viewing experience complete with personal sets of headphones. Director Sam Green and sound mixer Mark Mangini join us to discuss their film, "32 Sounds," which opens in New York theaters today.
