Kevin Whitehead

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews violinist Billy Bang's new album "Live at Carlos: 1," which is a club in New York City. Bang performs with his sextet, which includes bassist William Parker and drummer Zen Matsuura.

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Brothers For Life, the new album by saxophonist Earl Turbinton. Like many New Orleans jazz musicians, Turbinton moves between work in jazz and rhythm and blues. He's worked with musicians as diverse as blues guitarist B.B.King and Joe Sawinul, the founder of the fusion band Weather Report.

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Evening Star," the new album from guitarist Joshua Breakstone. Though Breakstone is 32 years old, his style is rooted in the 1940s.