Kevin Whitehead

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the 1996 German release by pioneering American soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. "Five Facings" is released on the German label FMP. In this series of recordings LACY is paired with such diverse piano players as Marilyn Crispell, Misha Mengelberg, Ulrich Gumpert, Fred Van Hove, and Vladimir Miller.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Woman's Day" (Grammavision) the new release by Trumpeter Ron Miles.

Jazz critic Kevin Whithead reviews "Spinning Song" featuring guitarist Duck Baker playing the music of Herbie Nichols.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Abbey Lincoln's new release " Who Used to Dance." Lincoln is now in her 60s.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the reissue collection "Lee Konitz meets Jimmy Giuffre" (Verve).

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the 4-CD box set "Count Basie: The Golden Years," which features recordings the pianist made after the age 70.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the re-issued CD "New and Old Gospel" by Jackie McLean. It was a collaboration with Ornette Coleman--who played trumpet during the session--and originally recorded in 1967.

Jazz critic Kevin Whithead reviews Sun Ra's album "The Singles," which compiles songs he wrote in different styles, and that never made it onto his albums.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the CD "Serpentine," featuring drummer Han Bennink and trumpeter Dave Douglas.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "The Sun Died," by tenor saxophonist Ellery Eskelin. It's a tribute to to the late musician Gene Ammons.