Author Archives: The Independent Ear

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

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

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

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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John Santos: Breaking down barriers in the Latin music continuum

Bay Area based percussionist-bandleader-educator John Santos is one of the most authoritative musicians I know when it comes to multiple facets of the Afro-Cuban and Latino-Hispanic music continuum. Equally versed in the Latin-jazz vein, salsa and the historic implications of … Continue reading

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T.K. Blue goes Latin Bird hunting on his latest

Saxophonist-flutist-educator-bandleader T.K Blue, longtime music director for Randy Weston‘s African Rhythms ensembles, will soon release Latin Bird, his Latin treatments of the music of the immortal Charlie Parker. T.K. is of Caribbean descent and has extensive experience in island grooves, … Continue reading

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