Kevin Whitehead

January 25, 2019

06:22

Eric Dolphy's 'Musical Prophet' Reissue Is Both Adventurous And Catchy

Seven months before his 1964 masterwork Out to Lunch! Dolphy recorded a pair of sessions with producer Alan Douglas. Critic Kevin Whitehead says this reissue is long overdue.

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January 16, 2019

09:43

2 New Albums Confirm Thelonious Monk's Genius As A Composer

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews two new interpretations of Monk's complete works: Monk's Dreams, by pianist Frank Kimbrough, and Work, by guitarist Miles Okazaki.

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December 27, 2018

09:00

Celebrating The Lives Of 6 Jazz Greats Who Died In 2018

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead remembers the musical contributions of Hugh Masekela, Jerry GonzÃ¡lez, Roy Hargrove, Buell Neidlinger, Randy Weston and Vancouver Jazz Festival founder Ken Pickering.

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Eric Dolphy's 'Musical Prophet' Reissue Is Both Adventurous And Catchy

2 New Albums Confirm Thelonious Monk's Genius As A Composer

Celebrating The Lives Of 6 Jazz Greats Who Died In 2018

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