Monthly Archives: December 2015

2015 WPFW Jazz Programmer’s Poll

Posted on December 29, 2015 by The Independent Ear

When I arrived in DC in ’89 to accept a position at the former National Jazz Service Organization, Washington was blessed with an abundance of jazz radio, particularly by comparison to most markets. Back then there was WDCU “Jazz 90” … Continue reading →

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DC Jazz Festival announces major new competition

Posted on December 21, 2015 by The Independent Ear

The DC Jazz Festival Introduces DCJazzPrix New national competition will recognize and support top rising jazz band talent WASHINGTON – December 17, 2015 — The DC Jazz Festival® (DC JazzFest) today announced the launch of DCJazzPrix, a national jazz band … Continue reading →

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In the latest edition of Brilliant Corners

Posted on December 9, 2015 by The Independent Ear

Interview of nationally-recognized jazz author highlight of journal December 8, 2015 Interview of nationally-recognized jazz author highlight of journal Download Image: Web The recently released issue of “Brilliant Corners,” a unique blend of literature about jazz, features an interview by … Continue reading →

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