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The Best Jazz Albums of All Time (Essential Listening Guide)
How To Book Jazz Gigs (step-by-step guide)
The Most Famous Saxophone Players in Jazz History
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
TIME Magazine and The Five Jazz Legends
The Perfume Advert That Made Nina Simone a Star Again — Without Her Permission
Charlie Parker & The Plastic Saxophone That Blew Everyone Away
Charlie Parker walked into Massey Hall in May 1953 without a saxophone. …
A Rare Snapshot of the Second Great Quintet: Miles Davis in Milan, October 11, 1964 (full video)
In autumn 1964, the Miles Davis Quintet arrived at Milan’s Teatro dell’Arte …
Melancholy Baby and Miles on the Phone: Interview with Shirley Horn
In a quiet moment in Bern, Switzerland, legendary jazz pianist and vocalist …
Charlie Parker & Paul Desmond: A Rare Interview From Jazz History
For all the stories and mythologies surrounding Charlie Parker — the saxophone …
The 1959 New York jazz TV series with Coleman Hawkins that never got made…
In 1959, Coleman Hawkins was at the height of his late-career renaissance. …
How Hip-Hop Fell in Love with Ahmad Jamal’s Jazz Piano
In 1958, Ahmad Jamal released At the Pershing: But Not for Me …
The Jazz Police: How New York Cabaret Cards Silenced Some Of The Greatest Musicians
From the 1940s to the ’60s, the New York police stopped some …
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.
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Latest Industry Articles
Interview with Seth Abramson: Gilmore, Jazz Fellowships & Career-Building
Behind the scenes with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz
Au CĹ“ur du Jazz: Interview with Nicolas Pommaret
As host of France Musique’s daily jazz show Au CĹ“ur du Jazz, …
Promoters Trust Promoters
Just when you think you’ve found the perfect place for a holiday, …
Gig Pitching in the Sunshine
If, like most jazz musicians, ‘gigging and touring more’ is near the …
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 …
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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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