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Ingenue Barbara Cook

The musical theater actress walked away from Broadway, only to return to the stage as a cabaret singer. Cook was recently featured in a concert version of Follies and stars in a new musical revue.

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Other segments from the episode on August 1, 1988

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, August 1, 1988: Interview with Barbara Cook; Review of Steve Turre's album "Fire and Ice"; Interview with Nelson George; Review of the home video release of the film "Near…
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Balancing the Sweet with the Hot

Most people know Steve Turre as the pony-tailed trombonist in the Saturday Night Live band. His new album, Fire and Ice, pairs a jazz combo with a string section. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says the CD version -- with more tracks than the LP -- is the one to buy.

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What's Lost When Black Music Goes Commercial

Music critic Nelson George considers the changing nature of black music. In the past, Nelson says, African American artists, record store owners, and concert promoters were more community oriented. He thinks the focus now is on corporate-backed, commercial success.

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Ingenue Barbara Cook

The musical theater actress walked away from Broadway, only to return to the stage as a cabaret singer. Cook was recently featured in a concert version of Follies and stars in a new musical revue.

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