Kevin Whitehead

September 10, 2009

07:12

Louis Armstrong, The 'Decca Sessions'

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a new seven-disc set that chronicles the trumpeter's big band performances. Mosaic restored and remastered each of the 166 tracks from Decca Records' original recordings.

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August 28, 2009

09:53

Lester Young, A Centennial Appreciation

Tenor saxophonist Lester Young was born one hundred years ago on Aug. 27, 1909. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead makes the centennial.

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July 10, 2009

05:54

'Live' With The Fred Hersch Pocket Orchestra

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a new album from the prolific composer and pianist Fred Hersch. It's called Fred Hersch Pocket Orchestra, Live at the Jazz Standard.

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Louis Armstrong, The 'Decca Sessions'

Lester Young, A Centennial Appreciation

'Live' With The Fred Hersch Pocket Orchestra

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