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Tips & resources for professional jazz musicians and serious jazz fans.
The 50 Best Jazz Albums of All Time (Essential Listening Guide)
Articles for Jazz Fans
Jazz Music
The Story Behind Thelonious Monk’s ‘Round Midnight
Jazz Music
The Early Years of Charlie Parker
Ten iconic “jazz meets strings” albums
Many jazz musicians have been deeply interested in classical music, and the …
Jazz on The Cover of TIME Magazine
In its 100 year history, America’s TIME magazine has featured no fewer …
The Girl From Ipanema – The Story Behind the Song
Whilst many styles of jazz seemingly emerged gradually, the bossa nova craze …
The Female Songwriters of Tin Pan Alley
Whilst ‘Tin Pan Alley’ wasn’t a specific address or time period, it …
The Story of Traveling Circuses, Carnivals and Jazz
What exactly happened to jazz after Storyville was shut down? Con Chapman, …
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook (1956)
One of the most famous jazz singers of all time joining forces …
Susannah McCorkle
Born on 1st January 1946, the jazz vocalist and sometime writer was a …
Popular Fan Articles
Singers, Jazz Music
Top Hits! The Most Iconic Frank Sinatra Songs Of All Time
Saxophone, Jazz Music
The Best Saxophone Players of All Time
Learn Jazz, Jazz Music
The Different Types & Styles of Jazz Music
Articles for Jazz Professionals
Interviews, Jazz Gigs
Watford Jazz Junction: Interview with Festival Founder Chris Newstead
Interviews, Jazz Clubs & Festivals, News
Interview with Lincoln Jazz Center’s Jason Olaine
Mission Statement: Audience Development
As a niche genre, jazz is particularly reliant on the support and …
Interview with Estonian Jazz Union Co-Founder & Jazz Musician Jaak Sooäär
In today’s interview, we talked with Jaak Sooäär, prolific Estonian jazz musician …
Pitching to Booking Agents: 8 Things
When it comes to pitching, there‘s not a one-size-fits-all approach and, in …
Interview with Metropole Orkest’s Vince Mendoza
As a part of Jazzfuel interview series, we had the privilege of …
Your 2023 jazzahead! checklist
In an increasingly digital world, the annual jazzahead! conference in Bremen, Germany, …
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories
This year the theme the National Women’s History Alliance has chosen for …
Bandcamp tips & strategies with Florian Arbenz
In this interview, we talked with Jazzfuel friend and touring jazz musician …
Interview with BBC Radio’s Linley Hamilton
In this interview, we talk with the long time producer and host …
The Elevator Pitch
Despite what you might think at first glance, the ‘elevator pitch’ shouldn’t …
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?!
The Different Types of Trumpets [A Complete Guide]
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
