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British Songwriter Nick Lowe

Lowe was part of England's 1970s pub rock scene, and later moved into record production -- even though he had no prior experience. He joins Fresh Air to discuss how he got into songwriting, his discography to date, and his new album, Party of One.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 2, 1990: Interview with Nick Lowe; Review of the albums "Hearinga Suite" by the Muhal Richard Abrams Orchestra and "Not for Rollo" by Walter Thompson; Interview with…
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Two Albums Chart New Directions for Jazz Orchestras

Kevin Whitehead reviews albums by Muhal Richard Abrams and Walter Thompson. Both bandleaders came from the 1960s avant-garde scene, and incorporate all styles of jazz into their music, including traditional bop, free improvisation, and electronic sounds.

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"American Masters" Returns for a Fifth Season

The first episode of the PBS documentary series' new season, about playwright Preston Sturges, has TV critic David Bianculli excited for forthcoming profiles of other cultural figures. He says the program isn't just engaging -- it inspires him to further explore the work of each American master.

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