Category Archives: That’s What They Heard

Have you heard Evan Christopher?

Posted on January 27, 2010 by The Independent Ear

Once you get past the outsized ego of its leader, trumpeter Irvin Mayfield, the burgeoning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is potentially an exceptional representation of both the modern and traditional jazz fruits of the city.  The orchestra, or NOJO as … Continue reading →

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An omission from Civil Rights legacy?

Posted on January 8, 2010 by The Independent Ear

As we approach the January 18 observance of MLK Day and all that the legacy of Dr. King means, including his brilliant remarks at the opening of the 1964 Berlin Jazz Festival (see below), I’m reminded of a very successful event … Continue reading →

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SCROLL DOWN FOR the Ain’t But a Few of Us series

Posted on July 23, 2009 by The Independent Ear
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Jumpin’ On U Street

Posted on July 21, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Washington, DC’s fabled U Street is once again one of the more dynamic corners of our nation’s capitol.  One big figurative tombstone for years after post-MLK assassination anger laid the area to relative waste, the entertainment heart of black Washington has arisen from … Continue reading →

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Ain’t But a Few of Us: Black jazz writers tell their story pt4

Posted on July 8, 2009 by The Independent Ear

Part four in our ongoing series of conversations with black jazz writers is with our first colleague from below the Mason-Dixon Line — Ron Wynn.  An arts columnist and critic for the Nashville City Paper, Ron was also a frequent contributor to … Continue reading →

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