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Music Review: CDs from Lee Konitz, John LaPorta

Fresh Air | By Kevin Whitehead

Published January 15, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

Kevin Whitehead reviews two albums: Gong With the Wind Suite from Lee Konitz and Matt Wilson, and the newly remastered Theme and Variations from John LaPorta.

Kevin Whitehead

Kevin Whitehead is the jazz critic for NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Currently he reviews for The Audio Beat and Point of Departure.

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