Author Archives: The Independent Ear

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 →

NEA Jazz Masters Program Finds New Support for Federal Funding The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations recently insisted on the continuation of the 29-year-old Jazz Masters fellowship, which was recommended to be cut earlier in the year by … Continue reading →

New book celebrates David Baker’s career as jazz musician, composer and master teacher BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — David Baker has received just about every honor imaginable in his 60-year career as a jazz musician and educator. The Distinguished Professor at the … Continue reading →