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African Rhythms tops Critics’ Poll

Posted on March 14, 2011 by The Independent Ear

Special thanks to the critics and journalists who participated in the 2010 JazzTimes magazine Year in Review Critics’ Poll (see March 2011 issue with the Henry Threadgill cover) for selecting African Rhythms the autobiography of Randy Weston (Composed by Randy … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Heath: “I Walked with Giants”

Posted on March 10, 2011 by The Independent Ear

Last month as part of the 2nd annual Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, the great NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath was on hand to perform with the Whit Williams Quintet. His performance once again showed how there’s nothing quite like veteran mastery. … Continue reading →

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A Jazz/Cultural beachhead in Brooklyn: Sista’s Place (Part One)

Posted on March 7, 2011 by The Independent Ear

Some weeks back an invigorating, spirited Saturday evening was spent at Sista’s Place, a cooperative black enterprise at 456 Nostrand Avenue (corner of Jefferson Avenue; by subway take A or C train to Nostrand Ave. stop) in Brooklyn. The occasion … Continue reading →

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Tri-C JazzFest 2011 Schedule of events

Posted on March 2, 2011 by The Independent Ear

JazzFest schedule JazzFest preview for the Community April 27, 2011 Wednesday, April 27, 2011 – Karamu House – 8:00 PM – FREE The Eddie Baccus Organ Summit with Special Guest Bobby Floyd, Karamu House Cleveland’s legendary Hammond B-3 virtuoso Eddie … Continue reading →

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Morocco Festival tour postponed due to current unrest in North Africa

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Independent Ear

NEWS RELEASE It is with regret that we have to inform you that the “Gnaoua World & Music Festival – Morocco 2011” Tour had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The political unrest and instability in North Africa create … Continue reading →

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