Kevin Whitehead

September 14, 2021

08:50

Saxophonist Joel Frahm Proves Himself A Master Storyteller On 'The Bright Side'

Frahm has a brawny tenor sax sound, strong and consistent from top to bottom. His new trio album shows off his ability to use pacing and momentum to tell a compelling story.

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August 18, 2021

07:03

Newcomer Samara Joy Makes An Imposing Debut On Her Self-Titled Album

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the new self-titled debut album by singer Samara Joy.

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July 30, 2021

09:05

COVID Era Produces A New Crop Of Solo Records From Jazz Instrumentalists

J.D. Allen's Queen City and Jon Irabagon's Bird With Streams are two very different new albums by outstanding tenor saxophonists.

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Saxophonist Joel Frahm Proves Himself A Master Storyteller On 'The Bright Side'

Newcomer Samara Joy Makes An Imposing Debut On Her Self-Titled Album

COVID Era Produces A New Crop Of Solo Records From Jazz Instrumentalists

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