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The Best Jazz Albums of All Time (Essential Listening Guide)

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How To Book Jazz Gigs (step-by-step guide)

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The Most Famous Saxophone Players in Jazz History

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Releasing New Music Without A Publicist?

About Jazzfuel

Jazzfuel was started in 2016 by European booking agent Matt Fripp as a way to share tips and resources with independent jazz musicians. It’s evolved into a team of writers and music industry specialists who aim to produce the best content for both fans and professional players.

Alongside our weekly newsletter, we also work more hands-on to support artists as publicists for new album releases, and through our private Jazzfuel PRO community.

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For Jazz Fans

Jazz music may have existed for only a little over a century, but its history is rich and varied. The ever-growing collection of articles on this site aim to highlight the best musicians, essential jazz albums and hidden stories in the genre. Whether you’re a total newcomer, or lifelong devotee, we hope you’ll find something which catches your ear!

Latest articles

Michael Jackson covers feat. jazz

11 Must-Hear Jazz Covers of Michael Jackson songs

As the undisputed “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson’s songs might seem an unlikely source of inspiration for jazz musicians. Yet, …
Clifford Brown songs

10 Iconic Clifford Brown Songs

Trumpeter Clifford Brown, affectionately known as “Brownie,” was one of the brightest talents in jazz before his life was tragically …
June Christy Songs

10 Iconic June Christy Songs

There is a strong case for elevating June Christy into the very …

Blossom Dearie - her greatest songs and album (featured image)

The Story of Blossom Dearie in 10 Gorgeous Songs

With her light and airy vocals, delicate piano style and famous wit …

Limited Edition Jazz Prints

New York’s JazzFest Gallery have shared a super collection of limited edition …

What’s So Funny, Charlie Parker?!

Aside from being one of the most inventive musicians of all time, …

Iconic Lost Sessions In Jazz

Lost – or simply ‘put away and forgotten’ – there have been …

The San Quentin Prison Jazz Band

Perhaps one of the most underrated alto saxophonists in jazz history, Frank …

Brothers in Jazz – It’s a Family Affair

It’s often fascinating to discover how the greatest jazz musicians of all …

For Jazz Musicians

Working as a jazz musician in 2024 – whether independently or with a team – is not easy! Whilst there are no easy shortcuts to success, we’ve pulled together more than 2 decades of industry experience to share resources, tips and guides on topics such as booking gigs, releasing new music and promoting yourself.

Looking for more support? Check out our services page for more information on how we can work together.

Latest Industry Articles

Promoters Trust Promoters

Just when you think you’ve found the perfect place for a holiday, you discover that one review which warns about …

Gig Pitching in the Sunshine

If, like most jazz musicians, ‘gigging and touring more’ is near the top of your wishlist, this article looks at …

Lead Magnets for Music Teachers: 101

In this short guide, we’re going to look at how offering a …

First you imitate, then you innovate..

Alongside all the great music, Miles Davis also gave us a fair …

FAQ: Should You Include Side-Musicians in Your Gig Pitching Emails?

Assuming you’re reaching out to a promoter who you are not yet …

Interview with Jarek Kowal of Jazz Jantar Festival

One of the longest-running and famous European jazz festivals, Jazz Jantar in …

9 Reasons Club & Festival Promoters Ignore Your Emails

As I’ve already mentioned when I wrote about things I wish I’d …

Steve Lieblich: The Liner Notes Project

If, like me, you enjoy digging into the nuts and bolts of …

Bandcamp News: Preparing For The End of An Era?

News of Bandcamp’s sale to Songtradr and subsequent reduction in workforce has …

Instrument Guides

We’ve enlisted the help of professional musicians and teachers on the most popular jazz instruments to round up everything you need to know about learning, choosing, maintaining or upgrading your playing experience. Choose your category below to get started…

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