Category Archives: General Discussion

The arrival of Artemis

Posted on October 1, 2020 by The Independent Ear

One of the best evenings I spent last January at the annual Winterjazzfest was with the superb new all-woman ensemble known as Artemis.  This band of impressively accomplished women bandleaders includes pianist Renee Rosnes, vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant, clarinetist & … Continue reading →

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Pianist Jon Jang’s latest justice project

Posted on August 17, 2020 by The Independent Ear

Pianist-composer-bandleader Jon Jang is no newcomer to social justice issues, he’s taken up the mantle of human rights through his music, personal outlook & attitude, and in action for many seasons. Jon’s latest recording is certainly in the moment, exploring … Continue reading →

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Pat Metheny interview

Posted on August 12, 2020 by The Independent Ear

On the occasion of his 66th birthday (August 12, 2020), here’s a reprise of our June 2017 interview with NEA Jazz Master Pat Metheny.

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Jazz TV in pandemic times

Posted on July 24, 2020 by The Independent Ear

Back in the 90s I enjoyed ten years with the former 24-hour jazz television service known as BET Jazz. After a few years participating in and hosting several video-performance powered jazz shows, including the Jazz Discovery talent show, BET Jazz … Continue reading →

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Regina Carter’s message to the Swing States

Posted on July 17, 2020 by The Independent Ear

f After a bit of an absence from the recording studios, the perennial poll-winning violinist, MacArthur Foundation “genius” award recipient, and one of the finest people in contemporary music, the incandescent violinist Regina Carter has a brand new release. In … Continue reading →

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