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Ain’t But a Few of Us: Black jazz writers tell their story #9

Posted on September 17, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Our series of conversations with black music writers continues with a contribution from Robin D.G. Kelley, who is currently a Professor of American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California.  The author of several books Robin’s forthcoming release Thelonious … Continue reading →

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Jazz Styles: a definitive jazz text

Posted on September 17, 2009 by The Independent Ear

  Prentice Hall has released the 10th edition of Jazz Styles   Jazz Styles has long been one of the most concise, comprehensive and useful jazz text books.  Although the characterization here is of Jazz Styles as a textbook, it … Continue reading →

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One Man’s take on the Jazz Audience Discussion

Posted on September 17, 2009 by The Independent Ear

  The contributor of this piece is jazz activist Ron Washington.  Besides being a stalwart jazz diehard and tireless observer of the scene, he is proprietor of Ron "Slim" Washington Productions, which provides jazz and other music for festivals, clubs … Continue reading →

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The Artist’s responsibility

Posted on September 17, 2009 by The Independent Ear

The robust audience at the Arena stage at the Monterey Jazz Festival   Much has been written about the reportedly dwindling jazz audience recently, including several ‘oh jazz, ‘po jazz, woe is jazz…" red flag wavings and various gnashing of … Continue reading →

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Ancient Future – the radio program 9/17/09

Posted on September 17, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Ancient Future is produced & hosted by Willard Jenkins for WPFW 89.3 FM, 50,000 watt Pacifica Radio in Washington, DC.   ARTIST            TUNE                ALBUM TITLE            LABEL   3RD Thursday special: Jazz in South Africa Nancy Jacbs & Her Sisters    Meadowlands    … Continue reading →

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