Jazz

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the latest album by the Mal Waldron Trio, "Our Colline's A
Treasure."

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews two great solo saxophone pieces by Coleman Hawkins. The first is called "Picasso," and is based on the music of cellist Pablo Casals. The second is called "Dali."

Musician and inventor Les Paul. Paul shaped much of the sound of rock and roll. He invented the electric pickup, the device that made the electric guitar possible, he made the first multi-track recorder, and his innovations established the recording studio itself as a legitimate musical instrument. Gibson has sold guitars designed by Les Paul since the early 50s, vintage models are now worth thousands of dollars. Paul also had many top 40 hits in the 50s and his own TV show.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead tells us what to get the jazz fan on your Christmas list.

We remember trumpeter Buck Clayton, who died on Sunday at age 80. Clayton played with Count Baise's original band. (Rebroadcast of 10/14/1987)

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Time For Love: The Best of Julie London." It's a new reissue of songs by Julie London, who was a sex-kitten singer back in the 50s and 60s. (It's on Rhino Records).

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Violin Music for Restaurants" by violinist Jon Rose. In the album, Rose assumes several musical personae, among them Jo "Doc" Rosenberg, an Australian cafe violinist.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead profiles trombonist Charlie Green who worked with Bessie Smith.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the music of Willem Breuker.

Saxophonist and clarinetist Willem Breuker {as in GROW: Brow-ker), leader of the Dutch jazz band, The Willem Breuker Kollektief. They are known for their stage performances which draw heavily from street theatre and vaudeville. Their releases include "Bob's Gallery," (on the BVHAAST label from West Germany, distributed by North Country Distributors, Calif. 315-287-2852) and "Baal Brecht Breuker Handke," on the BVHAAST label, phone # 020-23 97 99.