Author Archives: The Independent Ear

Jazz Venue Chronicles — Part One

Posted on June 13, 2010 by The Independent Ear

 Following on the heels of our recently concluded series Ain’t But a Few, conversations with African American jazz and music writers, we begin a series of conversations with African American and other black folks who have presented jazz music on … Continue reading →

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Songs that made the phones ring… (1st half 2010)

Posted on June 13, 2010 by The Independent Ear

  Songs that made the phones ring — an idea inspired by the late record man Joel Dorn — is our quarterly Ancient Future radio listing of selections that made the telephones ring at WPFW.  At WPFW we have an … Continue reading →

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Crate Digging with BILL MILKOWSKI

Posted on May 24, 2010 by The Independent Ear

 A recent edition of DownBeat magazine detailed in part a new project to release Newport Jazz Festival performances online.  The project is being undertaken by a company called Wolfgang’s Vault, and they’ve had the good sense to engage longtime jazz … Continue reading →

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Crate digging with EUGENE HOLLEY, JR.

Posted on May 24, 2010 by The Independent Ear

 Writer Eugene Holley — Wilmington’s own — is one who’s always first-rate commentary I take personal pride in.  I’ve watched his development closely, ever since we worked together in developing the National Jazz Service Organization during the first stages of … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of Freddie Hubbard

Posted on May 2, 2010 by The Independent Ear

 The attitude pendulum towards creative artists most often swings most heavily — as it should — to the enormity of their gifts with the passage of time for those whose careers were marked by questionable behavior.  Our collective memory tends to soften towards … Continue reading →

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