Author Archives: The Independent Ear

Interview: Evolution of a Record Man – Michael Cuscuna

Posted on May 21, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Michael Cuscuna is one of the most prolific record producers in jazz.  His career has taken him from jazz radio to the deepest regions of some of the most fertile catalogues in recorded jazz history.  He has produced records for the … Continue reading →

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Audience Development: still task #1

Posted on May 21, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Those who follow jazz, and all serious music for that matter, are often heard to bemoan various disparities, alleged shortcomings, and issue red flags for the future of such music in the U.S. if not the rest of the world.  … Continue reading →

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2010 NEA Jazz Masters: An auspicious crew!

Posted on May 21, 2009 by The Independent Ear

    National Endowment for the Arts Announces the 2010 NEA Jazz Masters   Nation’s highest honor in jazz is bestowed on eight living legends   Washington , DC – The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) today announced the … Continue reading →

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Quick Tip for recording artists

Posted on May 21, 2009 by The Independent Ear

In this age of artists being thrust into Do It Yourself territory in order to have their recorded output heard by the shrinking universe of applicable radio stations and record consumers here’s what may seem like a picayune tip but … Continue reading →

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Greg Osby on swimming the dangerous DIY waters

Posted on April 26, 2009 by The Independent Ear

    Greg Osby focuses his pragmatic view on entering the record business   Saxophonist-composer Greg Osby has recently taken his career into the dangerous waters of establishing and developing his own record label, Inner Circle (INCM).  Not only is he … Continue reading →

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