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Sessions at West 54th
Sessions at West 54th is an American television program broadcast 1997 to 2000 that featured music performances from artists in a wide range of genres. It was produced syndication by public television company American Program Service (APS) (now American Public Television, Boston) and was carried on many public television stations. Episodes were 60 minutes, most often featuring two performers each granted 30 minutes but occasionally with other configurations.
In some ways Sessions was inspired by Austin City Limits, but it featured a wider array of genres and performers. It was called Sessions at West 54th because it was taped at Sony Music Studios on West 54th Street in Manhattan. Jeb Brien and Niki Vettel developed the series after working on APS concert specials with Suzanne Vega and Ottmar Liebert. The series first aired on July 5, 1997, when it was included in the Saturday late-night lineup of stations covering about 85% of the country. After the program ended, an edited commercial television version also aired on the commercial Trio cable television network.
Host during season one was Chris Douridas of KCRW in Santa Monica, California during Season 1, while musician David Byrne took over hosting duties during Season 2, and musician John Hiatt was the host during Season 3.
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Sessions at West 54th
Sessions at West 54th is an American television program broadcast 1997 to 2000 that featured music performances from artists in a wide range of genres. It was produced syndication by public television company American Program Service (APS) (now American Public Television, Boston) and was carried on many public television stations. Episodes were 60 minutes, most often featuring two performers each granted 30 minutes but occasionally with other configurations.
In some ways Sessions was inspired by Austin City Limits, but it featured a wider array of genres and performers. It was called Sessions at West 54th because it was taped at Sony Music Studios on West 54th Street in Manhattan. Jeb Brien and Niki Vettel developed the series after working on APS concert specials with Suzanne Vega and Ottmar Liebert. The series first aired on July 5, 1997, when it was included in the Saturday late-night lineup of stations covering about 85% of the country. After the program ended, an edited commercial television version also aired on the commercial Trio cable television network.
Host during season one was Chris Douridas of KCRW in Santa Monica, California during Season 1, while musician David Byrne took over hosting duties during Season 2, and musician John Hiatt was the host during Season 3.