A collection of stories tagged 'polymath' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:23:39 EST Calling Stephin Merritt a reluctant performer is putting it lightly. Nevertheless, the Magnetic Fields leader bellied up to a microphone by himself in a KEXP session. Here, he surveys his expansive catalog and answers questions in the deadpan style that makes his songs so great. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/56300 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94926812&ft=1&f=1039 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:25:00 EDT A progressive musical polymath with improvising chops in abundance, the pianist and composer famed for his mutated reinventions of classical repertoire kick-starts his acoustic jazz trio. Hear the band perform live from New York. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/51880 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92054083&ft=1&f=1039 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT After decades conducting symphony orchestras and composing classical music, Andre Previn records a solo jazz album. The musical polymath has written scores for hit musicals like Gigi and Kiss Me Kate. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/35561 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10881145 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:21:00 EDT The Minus 5, Plus Plenty February 1, 2006 · The Minus 5 is the newest album by singer-songwriter Scott McCaughey. The musical polymath from Seattle is best known for playing with Young Fresh Fellows and R.E.M. The new record features contributions from Pete Buck, Jeff Tweedy, John Wesley Harding and other contributors. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/1174 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5182657 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST