Author Archives: The Independent Ear

Shortly after we began this series of dialogues with women jazz writers, in part focusing on the subject of their various challenges towards achieving bylines in the jazz prints, along came JazzTimes magazine’s September 2012 issue – The Women’s Issue. … Continue reading →

The city of Baltimore certainly has its share of a rich jazz legacy. On the contemporary scene there is increasing jazz performance activity in Baltimore, as well as a growing cadre of exceptional young musicians who are striving to contribute. … Continue reading →

During 2010 and 2011 The Independent Ear fostered a refreshing dialogue with African American jazz writers that we dubbed “Ain’t But a Few of Us.” A few women writers participated in that dialogue and some of their responses were flavored … Continue reading →

Those who’ve been around jazz, African American classical music, American classical music, creative music, BAM or whatever your preferred nomenclature for the art of the improvisors that is based upon the African experience in America and European concepts and instruments, … Continue reading →

As reported in these pages, I had the pleasure recently of returning to my birthplace of Pittsburgh, PA to moderate panel discussions and participate in a very rewarding commemorative weekend honoring the rich legacy of that city’s African American Musicians’ … Continue reading →