Kevin Whitehead

January 6, 2015

06:30

Horace Tapscott's Giant Re-Awakened In A Reissue

Horace Tapscott led a big band in 1969, but his debut was for a quintet drawn from its ranks. Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a reissue of The Giant is Awakened.

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December 11, 2014

07:18

Three Jazz Box Sets For Stocking Stuffers

Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews three box sets featuring memorable pianists: the Chick Corea Trio's Trilogy, Herbie Hancock's Warner Bros. Years (1969-1972), and The Rosemary Clooney CBS Radio Recordings 1955

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December 8, 2014

07:01

Steve Lacy's Monk Quartet, Solo Sax Albums Reissues

Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews two reissues featuring the late soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy — a live recording of a 1963 quartet that only played Thelonious Monk tunes, and later music for solo soprano. Monk was always Lacy's biggest influence.

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Horace Tapscott's Giant Re-Awakened In A Reissue

Three Jazz Box Sets For Stocking Stuffers

Steve Lacy's Monk Quartet, Solo Sax Albums Reissues

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