In Betsy Burton's review of Night Life (Forge) by David Taylor, a rogue detective is caught between the CIA, FBI, and Joseph McCarthy's communist witch hunts. Then Jazz SLC brings Manhattan Trinity to town--featuring pianist Kenny Barron.
Book reviews and concert previews brought to you by Betsy Burton, co-owner of The King's English Bookshop, and Austen Diamond, producer of 13% Salt. Books & Beats airs Saturdays at 7:35 a.m. and 9:35 a.m. during NPR's Weekend Edition.