Kevin Whitehead

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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December 4, 2018

08:19

Jazz Pianist Kenny Werner Shines As A Solo Act In 'The Space'

Werner named his new album after his state of mind when he's improvising. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says Werner's piano sings with the voice of experience

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

Celebrating The Lives Of 6 Jazz Greats Who Died In 2018

Jazz Pianist Kenny Werner Shines As A Solo Act In 'The Space'

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