Kevin Whitehead

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews two new releases by saxophonist James Carter: "The Real Quietstorm" and "JC on The Set."

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead remembers the late Julius Hemphill, who died on Sunday. Hemphill, the saxophonist and composer, helped found the World Saxophone Quartet.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the new CD by the jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood. It's called "Friday Afternoon in the Universe."

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews new releases by alto saxophonist Gary Bartz: Episode One, Children of Harlem (Challenge) and The Red and Orange Poems (Atlantic).

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the new Helen Merrill release, "Brownie," a tribute to Clifford Browne, on the Verve label.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews six new box sets for the holiday season.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Who's Bridge," by the Misha Mengelberg Trio. He says, amid the strong Thelonious Monk influences, it's got real heart.

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.

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

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