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2:58 pm
Sun June 16, 2013

'Glee' Guy Matthew Morrison On His First Love: Broadway

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Matthew Morrison's musical life didn't start on TV; the Glee star is a Tony-nominated stage actor. Where It All Began is his second album of show tunes and standards.

Originally published on Sun June 16, 2013 5:22 pm

Long before became known as Will Schuester — the lovable Spanish teacher and show choir director on TV's Glee — Matthew Morrison was dancing and singing, garnering Tony nods for his work on the Broadway stage.

Through it all, there was one song he always kept at the ready: "On the Street Where You Live" from My Fair Lady.

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Music Interviews
5:25 am
Sun June 16, 2013

Hanson Offers A Bold New 'Anthem'

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Brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson have been playing together since 1992.

Originally published on Sun June 16, 2013 9:36 am

Music Interviews
4:59 am
Sun June 16, 2013

The Beatles' Defining Moment (Hint: It's Not 'Sgt. Pepper')

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The Beatles pose in Liverpool's Derby Square in February 1963 — the year, according to author Colin Fleming, that yielded the band's most definitive work.

Originally published on Sun June 16, 2013 5:15 pm

Music Interviews
4:03 pm
Sat June 15, 2013

Terence Blanchard Turns A Tragic Champion Into An Opera Hero

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Terence Blanchard is one of today's foremost jazz composers.

Originally published on Sat June 15, 2013 5:19 pm

Music
7:03 am
Sat June 15, 2013

Two Generations Of Jazz Guitar Tune Up For Father's Day

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Father and son Bucky and John Pizzarelli have been playing guitar together since the latter was a kid.

Originally published on Sat June 15, 2013 3:40 pm

It's Father's Day weekend — and instead of another tie, Weekend Edition Saturday is getting a slice of New Jersey Pizzarelli.

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