Kevin Whitehead

June 11, 1990

06:55

Les Miserables Brass Band's Creative Unpredictability.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Manic Traditions," the new album by Les Miserables Brass Band. They're an eclectic group that plays brass music from around the world, as well as original works. (They're on the Northeastern label).

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June 4, 1990

06:55

Miles Davis and "The Birth of the Cool."

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Miles Davis "Birth of the Cool" album. That influential album from 1950 has just been reissued on CD by Capitol.

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May 25, 1990

06:56

Art Hodes is a National Treasure.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the new album from pianist Art Hodes, "Pagin' Mr. Jelly."

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Les Miserables Brass Band's Creative Unpredictability.

Miles Davis and "The Birth of the Cool."

Art Hodes is a National Treasure.

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