Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'kevin whitehead'

A Jazz Reunion — And A 'Delight'

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:37:00 EST

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Our Delight, a new album by saxophonist James Moody and piano player Hank Jones. It's their first recording together in over 50 years.

William Parker Quartet's 'Petit' New Album

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:22:00 EDT

The third album from the William Parker Quartet is named Petit Oiseau, after a character in a poem written by Parker. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead assesses whether the album — whose French title translates to "Little Bird" — takes flight.

Jazz Omnivores: 'Dying Will Be Easy' (And Fun)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:44:00 EDT

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the debut album from Richmond, Va.-based jazz nonet Fight the Big Bull.

'Stronger Than Itself': On The Power Of Jazz

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:53:00 EDT

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews A Power Stronger Than Itself: The AACM and the American Experimental Music by George E. Lewis. The book tracks the history of Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, an organization that promoted the development of new jazz styles.

Circle Wide Quintet, Playing 'Like Before'

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:31:00 EDT

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Like Before, Somewhat After, the new recording from drummer George Schuller and his quintet Circle Wide. The disc salutes the music of pianist Keith Jarrett's '70s-era quartet.

James Carter's Music in the Moment

Fri, 30 May 2008 10:43:00 EDT

Saxophonist James Carter says he titled his new album Present Tense because "it captures where I am now." The album features Victor Lewis on drums, D. D. Jackson on piano and Dwight Adams on trumpet. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead offers a review.

New Jazz Takes Inspiration from Central Asia

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Jazz Pictures at an Exhibition of Himalayan Art, the new album from the Chris Byars Quartet.

Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:00:00 EST

For his holiday gift suggestions, critic Kevin Whitehead recommends a couple of smaller box sets by veteran bebop musicians, as well as some historical jazz on DVD.

Dewey Redman Revisited

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:12:00 EST

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a recently reissued album by tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman.

Chu Berry's Legacy, Explored at Length

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:32:00 EDT

Chu Berry, otherwise known as Leon Berry, was a tenor saxophonist who backed singers like Billie Holiday and jammed with bands including Cab Calloway's. He died at the age of 33 in a car accident. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a sprawling limited-edition box set.

Coleman's 'Grammar' Proves Prize-Worthy

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:53:00 EDT

We're hearing from Pulitzer Prize winners on today's show. Yesterday the Pulitzer for music was awarded to the 77-year-old jazz saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman, for his live album Sound Grammar. It was cited for its "elastic and bracing" music. When Coleman came along in the 1950s, his detractors said his rough and wayward jazz was too crazy to stand the test of time. The Pulitzer is the most recent proof of how wrong they were. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead had this review last year when the CD was released.

Mark Feldman's 'What Exit'

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:43:00 EST

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews What Exit, the major label debut by violinist Mark Feldman.

New from Ornette Coleman

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Sound Grammar, the latest album from saxophonist Ornette Coleman.

'Bluesiana': Vintage Jazz Recording Newly Released

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:01:00 EST

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a recently re-released 1940 recording from pianist Frank Melrose called Bluesiana.

A Reissue of '60s Jazz from McLean

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:44:00 EDT

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews It's Time, a new reissue of a classic '60s jazz album from the late alto saxophonist Jackie McLean.

Appreciation: Thelonious Monk

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:00:00 EDT

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead looks at the work of jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. This week, Monk received a special posthumous citation from the Pulitzer Prize committee for "a body of distinguished and innovative musical composition that has had a significant and enduring impact on the evolution of jazz."

Jazz 2005: Kevin Whitehead's Top 10

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

Jazz 2005: Kevin Whitehead's Top 10 December 21, 2005 · For lovers of jazz music, the year 2005 brought a wealth of reissues by critical artists from Jelly Roll Morton to John Coltrane. The music, the result of exhaustive archival and restoration work, adds new details to one of America's richest musical traditions.

Hearing New Music from Monk and Coltrane

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Hearing New Music from Monk and Coltrane October 7, 2005 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall. It's a long-forgotten recording of a 1957 benefit concert, which has never been released until now.

Sonny Rollins: 'Without a Song: The 9/11 Concert'

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Sonny Rollins: 'Without a Song: The 9/11 Concert' September 7, 2005 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Without a Song: The 9/11 Concert by legendary tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins. He turns 75 Wednesday.

Metheny and Coleman: 20 Years of 'Song X'

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Metheny and Coleman: 20 Years of 'Song X' August 23, 2005 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Song X: Twentieth Anniversary, a reissue and remix of a 1985 collaboration between guitarist Pat Metheny and saxophonist Ornette Coleman.

Fieldwork: A Jazz Trio's 'Simulated Progress'

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Fieldwork: A Jazz Trio's 'Simulated Progress' July 28, 2005 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Simulated Progress, from the co-operative trio Fieldwork. The CD features Vijay Iyer on piano, Steve Lehman on alto and sopranino saxophones and Elliot Humberto Kavee on drums and percussion.

Bob Feldman's 'Triplicity'

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Bob Feldman's 'Triplicity' July 27, 2005 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Triplicity, from tenor saxophone player Bob Feldman.

Nicole Mitchell's 'Hope, Future and Destiny'

Mon, 11 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Nicole Mitchell's 'Hope, Future and Destiny' July 11, 2005 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Hope, Future and Destiny, the latest CD from flute player Nicole Mitchell.

'Backstabber's Ball': A Bassist's Promising Debut

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

'Backstabber's Ball': A Bassist's Promising Debut July 4, 2005 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Backstabber's Ball, the new album from bassist Neal Caine.

Eugene Chadbourne Jazz Releases

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Eugene Chadbourne Jazz Releases June 17, 2005 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews two CDs: Pork Chop Blue Around the Rind from Fast and Bulbous, and The Hills Have Jazz from Eugene Chadbourne.