Author Archives: The Independent Ear

Crate Digging with Tom Porter

Posted on November 13, 2009 by The Independent Ear

DC-based Tom Porter is a man with a vast range of experiences — from community activist to college professor to community radio station executive.  Some of his more recent crate digging has involved unearthing a treasure chest of unreleased recordings captured … Continue reading →

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Ancient Future – the radio program 11/12/09

Posted on November 12, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Ancient Future radio is broadcast over WPFW 89.3 FM, Pacifica Radio for the Washington, DC metro area; hosted & produced by Willard Jenkins.   Theme: Randy Weston "Root of the Nile"   Ornette Coleman Ramblin’ Beauty is a Rare Thing … Continue reading →

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Ancient Future radio: 11/5/09 playlist

Posted on November 5, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Ancient Future radio is hosted & produced by Willard Jenkins on WPFW 89.3 FM, Pacifica Radio in the Washington, DC metro region broadcasting at 50,000 watts.   Theme: Randy Weston "Root of the Nile"   Thelonious Monk Straight No Chaser … Continue reading →

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Ain’t But a Few of Us: Black jazz writers tell their story #11

Posted on October 30, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Our ongoing series of conversations with black jazz writers continues with one who doubles as an active musician-bandleader, Greg Tate, leader of the burning, probing, inquisitive, boundary-free ensemble known as Burnt Sugar.  Greg has contributed to a variety of publications, becoming … Continue reading →

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Labor activist fires another salvo & advises jazz musicians

Posted on October 30, 2009 by The Independent Ear

You Don’t Have to be a Weatherman to Know Which Way the Wind is Blowing!  Another Look at the "Jazz is Dead" Controversy; Part One By Ron "Slim" Washington Black Telephone Workers for Justice   "Slim" suggests the development of … Continue reading →

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