Kevin Whitehead

December 20, 2016

07:24

Remembering The Jazz Greats Who Died In 2016

Critic Kevin Whitehead remembers the jazz notables who died this year, including vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, singer/pianist Mose Allison, pianist Paul Bley and trumpeter Paul Smoker.

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December 6, 2016

05:36

6 Jazz Virtuosos Share The Stage In 'The Concert Of The Century'

Kevin Whitehead reviews a newly released recording of the '80 Montreal concert in which Dizzy Gillespie is joined by jazz legends Milt Jackson, Hank Jones, Ray Brown, James Moody and Philly Joe Jones.

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December 1, 2016

06:08

Mary Halvorson Leaves Some Room For Weirdness In 'Away With You'

Halvorson, a prolific jazz guitarist, plays with harmonies and melodies as she leads an eight-piece band on her new album. Critic Kevin Whitehead calls Away With You "richer than ever."

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Remembering The Jazz Greats Who Died In 2016

6 Jazz Virtuosos Share The Stage In 'The Concert Of The Century'

Mary Halvorson Leaves Some Room For Weirdness In 'Away With You'

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