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In Tenor Saxophonist Mark Turner's New Album, The Music Unfolds Like A Narrative

Fresh Air | By Kevin Whitehead

Published September 4, 2014 at 1:56 PM EDT

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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Remembering the jazz greats we lost in 2025

Kevin Whitehead

Critic Kevin Whitehead reflects on the jazz notables who died this year, including Sheila Jordan, Andy Bey, Ray Drummond, Bunky Green, Chuck Mangione, Eddie Palmieri and Jim McNeely.
Celebrating 100 years (give or take) of jazz organist Jimmy Smith

Kevin Whitehead

Some books give Smith's birthdate as Dec. 8, 1925, but more recent sources cite 1928 as his birth year. Regardless, the late musician always delivered the goods, even as the beats behind him changed.
Joni Mitchell showcases her jazz connections on a new anthology

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Of all the folk songsters from the 1960s, Mitchell has proven to have the strongest influence on jazz singers. Joni's Jazz features her collaborations with stars like Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock.