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The 50 Best Jazz Albums of All Time (Essential Listening Guide)
Articles for Jazz Fans
Jazz Music
John Coltrane’s Sheets of Sound
Jazz Music
The Blues and The Abstract Truth
Joni Mitchell Albums – The Jazz Connection
Born in 1943 in Canada, Joni Mitchell rose to fame as a …
Disney Jazz Songs – Iconic Renditions of Timeless Classics
There’s a long history of jazz musicians borrowing repertoire from the movies …
Criminally Underrated Jazz Musicians in History!
Jazz has, of course, no shortage of big names stars which populate …
Essential Brad Mehldau albums | Beatles to Bach
A major figure on the international jazz scene since the early 1990s, …
Spotlight: New York Jazz Musicians in 2023
We asked 60 New York jazz musicians for their take on which …
Live at the Village Vanguard – 65 Years of Iconic Jazz Recordings
Nestled in the heart of Greenwich Village, New York City, since 1935, …
When Jazz Meets the Fab Four: Essential Beatles Covers
What connects Ella Fitzgerland, George Benson, Jaco Pastorius and McCoy Tyner? Aside …
Popular Fan Articles
Singers, Jazz Music
Top Hits! The Most Iconic Frank Sinatra Songs Of All Time
Saxophone, Jazz Music
Famous Saxophone Players – Our Definitive All Time Best!
Learn Jazz, Jazz Music
The Different Types & Styles of Jazz Music
Articles for Jazz Professionals
Interviews, News
Steve Lieblich: The Liner Notes Project
Releasing Music, News
Bandcamp News: Preparing For The End of An Era?
The 1.7 Second Gig Booking Hook
From classic literature and historical speeches to podcasts and YouTubers, one maxim …
Spotlight: New York Jazz Musicians in 2023
We asked 60 New York jazz musicians for their take on which …
Inside The New York Jazz Scene: Jazz Musicians Survey
Whilst there are vibrant cities all over the world, there has long …
From Small Talk to Big Gigs: Unconventional Booking Advice
Who’d have thought that talking to a festival director about boats, football, …
McLaughlin, Magazines & Major Labels – Interview with Matt Phillips
Matt Phillips is a British writer, musician and record executive whose work …
Breaking into the Jazz Promoter Inner Circle
True story: I once sent ONE booking email and ended with a …
DC Jazz Festival: Interview with Sunny Sumter, President & CEO
DC Jazz Festival is a year-round concert presenter and educational organization which, …
Interview with Hilary Seabrook
“Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, …
Smoke Jazz Club NYC: Talking with Co-owner Paul Stache
Based on the Upper West Side of New York, Smoke Jazz Club …
Popular Pro Articles
Interviews, Jazz Promotion, News
Interview with Publicist Matt Merewitz
Jazz Promotion
The Best Website Builders for Musicians (2023 Guide)
Releasing Music
8 Reasons Bandcamp Is Valuable For Jazz Musicians
Jazz Promotion, Mailing List
Why Your Mailing List Is Crucial To Making A Career As A Jazz Musician
Jazz Clubs & Festivals
The Best London Jazz Clubs & Venues
Jazz Gigs, Jazz Promotion
How can you break into a new territory without an agent or network?!
What Are the Different Parts of the Trumpet? Instrument Anatomy
Fender Guitars – Everything You Need To Know About The Brand
The Flugelhorn (What is it? What Are The Best Brands?)
The Best Japanese Guitar Brands Today (Beginner to Pro)
A Guide to the Sopranino Saxophone
Essential Saxophone Method Books
Saxophone Lessons | How To Speed Up Your Learning
