Monthly Archives: September 2010

Jazz & self-determination in Brooklyn – Pt. 2

Posted on September 30, 2010 by The Independent Ear

Our series of conversations with African American jazz presenters and entrepreneurs last time took us to Brooklyn, NY, via our ongoing research project for the Weeksville Heritage Center (718/756-5250; www.weeksvillesociety.org for more information). In part two of our dialogue with … Continue reading →

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The Monterey Jazz Festival @ 53

Posted on September 30, 2010 by The Independent Ear

Monterey 2010 Strolling the Grounds at Monterey The fruits of the Monterey Jazz Festival (and let’s give Verizon kudos for its multi-year commitment to this great event) lie in its smorgasbord lineup, simpatico audience, and clockwork sense of organization.  Spread … Continue reading →

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Jazz Radio pt.2

Posted on September 23, 2010 by The Independent Ear

Yes, jazz radio is alive and… perhaps to say ‘well’ would be stretching the point; so let’s suffice to say that jazz radio is alive… and still striving. To prove that we are featuring an occasional series of observations from jazz radio … Continue reading →

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Jazz & Self-Determination in Brooklyn

Posted on September 15, 2010 by The Independent Ear

The Independent Ear series of conversations with African American jazz entrepreneurs — classic & contemporary — continues, this time in Brooklyn, NY… Remembering The East with Jitu Weusi PART ONE: A jazz fan in development…  One of the revelations of the … Continue reading →

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Bridging the Asian Connection

Posted on September 10, 2010 by The Independent Ear

One of the more fascinating aspects of ancient Chinese cultural history is the distinct African connection of the Shang Dynasty. Traversing the centuries to the 21st century, one musician who has consistently made that connection in the modern world, and … Continue reading →

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