Monthly Archives: July 2009

Ain’t But a Few of Us: Black jazz writers tell their story #6

Posted on July 31, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Installment #6 in this ongoing series of stories on their development, trials, tribulations and in some cases recommendations from black music writers continues with a contribution from RON SCOTT, who comes from a perspective unique to our contributors thus far.  And that’s … Continue reading →

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Ancient Future – the radio program 7/30/2009

Posted on July 30, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Ancient Future is heard Thursdays on WPFW 89.3 FM, Pacifica Radio serving the Washington, DC region at 50,000 watts.  Hosted/Produced by Willard Jenkins…   ARTIST TUNE ALBUM LABEL   THE MUSIC & INFLUENCE OF GEORGE RUSSELL George Russell Stratusphunk Outer … Continue reading →

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SCROLL DOWN FOR the Ain’t But a Few of Us series

Posted on July 23, 2009 by The Independent Ear
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Ancient Future – the radio program 7/23/09

Posted on July 23, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Ancient Future is heard Thursdays on WPFW 89.3 FM, Pacifica Radio serving the Washington, DC metro area at 50,000 watts — the station for Jazz & Justice.   ARTIST TUNE ALBUM TITLE LABEL   (Featuring the music of MOACIR SANTOS) … Continue reading →

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Jumpin’ On U Street

Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Washington, DC’s fabled U Street is once again one of the more dynamic corners of our nation’s capitol.  One big figurative tombstone for years after post-MLK assassination anger laid the area to relative waste, the entertainment heart of black Washington has arisen from … Continue reading →

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