Kevin Whitehead

January 1, 1993

05:46

A New Jazz Ensemble Swings Away from Conservative Trends

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a new album by the avant-garde New York quintet, New and Used, called "Souvenir." It's on the Knitting Factory Label.

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December 22, 1992

06:37

The Classiest Jazz Reissue of the Year

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the new, premium box-set of Billy Holiday recordings, "The Complete Billie Holiday on Verve, 1945-1959."

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December 16, 1992

05:44

Mel Torme Can't Match "The Christmas Song" in His New Album

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a new album of Christmas music by Mel Torme. Torme wrote the classic, The Christmas Song, and he tries to repeat his success with this album.

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A New Jazz Ensemble Swings Away from Conservative Trends

The Classiest Jazz Reissue of the Year

Mel Torme Can't Match "The Christmas Song" in His New Album

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