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Best of 2009: Christopher Buckley, Tania James, Terence Blanchard and Fred Wesley

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The first in a series of favorites as we share some of the best interviews from 2009. Today's program features acclaimed novelist Christopher Buckley remembering his parents in his new memoir - Losing Mum and Pup. Plus author Tania James opens the Atlas of Unknowns. New Orleans jazz trumpet master Terence Blanchard spotlights his new CD Choices. And former James Brown sideman Funky Fred Wesley looks back on his long career in music.

Dave DeOreo is coordinating producer for Ideastream Public Media’s arts and culture team.