Graham Parker And The Rumour Reunited, Christian Scott In The Studio

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Graham Parker and the Rumour perform in the Soundcheck studio. (Michael Katzif / WNYC)

Today on Soundcheck: In another case of art imitates life and vice versa, the upcoming Judd Apatow-directed comedy This Is 40 depicts veteran British rocker Graham Parker reuniting with his band The Rumour for the first time in 30 years for a new album Three Chords Good. Turns out, The Rumour had already just got back together. Parker and the band perform songs in the studio.

Then, Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter Christian Scott brings his latest project to the studio.

Guests:

Graham Parker and Christian Scott

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