Kevin Whitehead

November 11, 1994

05:11

A Look Back at the Life and Career of Carmen McRae

We talk with jazz critic Kevin Whitehead about singer Carmen McRae, who died last night at age 74. McRae has been called one of the three greatest female jazz singers, along with Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.

Interview

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November 1, 1994

04:46

Young Saxophonist Abraham Burton Measure Up

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the musician's debut album, "Closest to the Sun."

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October 24, 1994

03:55

Another Chance to Discover Tenor Saxophonist Tina Brooks

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a reissue of "True Blue," by saxophonist Tina Brooks.

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Kevin Whitehead

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A Look Back at the Life and Career of Carmen McRae

Young Saxophonist Abraham Burton Measure Up

Another Chance to Discover Tenor Saxophonist Tina Brooks

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