Author Archives: The Independent Ear

Interview: The multi-faceted Douglas Ewart

Posted on December 8, 2009 by The Independent Ear

DOUGLAS EWART: in a rare moment of relaxation for a man who seems never to sleep    The group photo of modern day renaissance men should include Douglas Ewart.  A saxophonist & all-round woodwind specialist and composer from Jamaica who emigrated to Chicago as … Continue reading →

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The Mastery Arc

Posted on December 4, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Do Jazz Artists enjoy longer artistic lives?                 AHMAD JAMAL            SONNY ROLLINS            Years ago when Suzan Jenkins was the exectutive director of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, which at the time was based in DC, their major annual … Continue reading →

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Ancient Future – the radio program 12/3/09

Posted on December 3, 2009 by The Independent Ear

The Ancient Future radio program is produced & hosted by Willard Jenkins for WPFW 89.3 FM, Pacifica Radio in the Nation’s Capital at 50,000 watts.   Thelonious Monk Four in One Big Band and Quintet in Concert Columbia   Sonny … Continue reading →

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Ancient Future – the radio program 11/26/2009

Posted on November 26, 2009 by The Independent Ear

The Ancient Future radio program airs on WPFW 89.3 FM, Pacifica Radio in Washington, DC at 50,000 watts; produced & hosted by Willard Jenkins.                           THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION OF SONNY ROLLINS   Sonny Rollins God Bless The Child The … Continue reading →

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Ain’t But a Few of Us: Black jazz writers tell their story #12

Posted on November 17, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Like most of the participants in our ongoing dialogue with African American music writers, Gregory Thomas, has both feet and hands in several camps.  Greg’s byline has been featured in numerous publications, including Salon.com., Guardian Observer (London), American Legacy, Africana.com, … Continue reading →

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