Kevin Whitehead

January 31, 2018

08:47

In Paris Recording, Guitarist Wes Montgomery Shows His Head For Melody

A new reissue catches Montgomery's quartet on their 1965 European tour. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the compilations are elegant and complicated, and you can hear Coltrane's influence throughout.

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December 28, 2017

05:34

Marta SÃ¡nchez Creates A Truly International Sound With 'Danza Imposible'

You might think that SÃ¡nchez's Spanish-French-Cuban-Canadian-Israeli quintet would go haywire with so many rhythmic accents in play, but critic Kevin Whitehead says the composer pulls it all together.

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December 22, 2017

07:13

Trombonist Roswell Rudd Packs A Lot Of Wisdom Into Every Note Of 'Embrace'

Rudd started out playing dixieland before graduating to free jazz. Now he's collaborating with singer Fay Victor on his latest album. Critic Kevin Whitehead says Embrace has a "valedictory air."

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In Paris Recording, Guitarist Wes Montgomery Shows His Head For Melody

Marta SÃ¡nchez Creates A Truly International Sound With 'Danza Imposible'

Trombonist Roswell Rudd Packs A Lot Of Wisdom Into Every Note Of 'Embrace'

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