Author Archives: The Independent Ear

One growing sector of the burgeoning jazz education field is the number of jazz camps across the globe. A few weeks back we ran our conversation with Jackie Harris, founder & CEO of the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp. … Continue reading →

The late pianist and certified bopologist Walter Bishop Jr. was also an exceptional poet. This is the third in our series of Walter Bishop Jr.’s poetic reflections, courtesy of the ever-gracious Valerie Bishop. FROM WALTER TO WALTER (From Walter Bishop … Continue reading →

This is Pt. 7 in our series of dialogues with musicians where we pose the following burning question: When you read music journalism and criticism, what qualities are you looking for in the writer and the writing? This week’s correspondents: … Continue reading →

I Remember Al Haig, “The White Knight” By Walter Bishop Jr. Part 1: Inspiration The first time I saw Al Haig was at the Three Deuces on 52nd Street. The year: 1948-49 – somewhere in there. I had just recently … Continue reading →

Responding to the burning question: WHEN YOU READ MUSIC JOURNALISM/CRITICISM WHAT QUALITIES ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN THE WRITER AND THE WRITING? This installment: Joe Lovano & Jason Miles JOE LOVANO: The qualities I look for are: A Clear response … Continue reading →