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Country Music Back In New York; Omar Sosa, 'Kind Of Blue' Vs. 'Bitches Brew'

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Randy Houser. Randy Houser. (courtesy of the artist)

Tonight On Soundcheck: When a new song by Randy Houser hit the airwaves in New York on Monday, country music radio returned to the city's radio dial for the first time in 17 years. The New York Daily News' David Hinckley tells us all about it.

Then, pianist Omar Sosa returns to the studio to play songs from his new album, Eggun, which is inspired by one of the greatest jazz albums of all time: Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue.

And, a Soundcheck Smackdown on two classic Miles Davis recordings: Kind Of Blue versus Bitches Brew.

 

Guests:

Omar Sosa

New York's New Country Radio

After a 17-year absence, country music returns to the New York dial.

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