Author Archives: The Independent Ear

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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A jazz festival in enchanting Barcelona

Posted on April 14, 2010 by The Independent Ear

 Yes indeed, in addition to it’s abundant charms, the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona, situated on the northeastern coast of Spain’s Iberian Peninsula, also boasts an auspicious jazz festival.  At a luncheon as part of last January’s Association of Performing Arts … Continue reading →

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Randy Weston’s 84th

Posted on April 8, 2010 by The Independent Ear

Photo: Oumar Fall  Last Tuesday, April 6, NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston celebrated his 84th birthday in royal fashion.  The setting was The Jazz Standard, New York’s finest jazz club/eatery (check George Wein’s latest blog entry and you’ll understand that … Continue reading →

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