Resources
Thanks to devoted scholars, musicians, and fans, there is a wealth of information on jazz if you know where to look. Here you will find links to libraries and institutes dedicated to preserving jazz materials. Also, learn what people are talking about and listening to in the jazz circle by browsing various jazz blogs.
Ten Photos of Jazz Trumpeters
Jazz photographer Juan-Carlos Hernandez seeks to capture the vibrancy of jazz music in images. Here are pictures of ten of today's most cutting-edge jazz trumpeters, photographed while improvising.
Jazz photographer Juan-Carlos Hernandez seeks to capture the vibrancy of jazz music in images. Here are pictures of ten of today's most cutting-edge jazz trumpeters, photographed while improvising.
Albums That Got You Into Jazz - Your Favorite Modern Jazz Albums
Users share their favorite modern jazz albums, or the albums that got them turned on to jazz music.
Users share their favorite modern jazz albums, or the albums that got them turned on to jazz music.
Jazz Instruments
A photo gallery featuring the instruments typically used in jazz music.
A photo gallery featuring the instruments typically used in jazz music.
The State of Jazz
By some accounts, the jazz audience is slipping. On the other hand, jazz music is as vibrant as ever. Is the future of jazz bleak, or is the jazz world worry-free?
By some accounts, the jazz audience is slipping. On the other hand, jazz music is as vibrant as ever. Is the future of jazz bleak, or is the jazz world worry-free?
Jazz, the Reluctant Valetudinarian
A response to jazz writer Terry Teachout's article that claims the future of jazz is bleak.
A response to jazz writer Terry Teachout's article that claims the future of jazz is bleak.
Photos of Ten Top Jazz Saxophonists
Photos of ten top jazz saxophonists, courtesy of jazz photographer Juan-Carlos Hernandez
Photos of ten top jazz saxophonists, courtesy of jazz photographer Juan-Carlos Hernandez
Jazz Internet Radio Stations
Resources for streaming and downloadable jazz on the internet.
Resources for streaming and downloadable jazz on the internet.
Jazz Internet Radio
A list of jazz internet radio sites, with a brief profile of each.
A list of jazz internet radio sites, with a brief profile of each.
Ten Jazz Biographies
Their music is inspiring, and their stories are captivating. Below are ten biographies of some of the most important figures in jazz. Read about the lives of ten legendary musicians whose talents were matched with personal struggles.
Their music is inspiring, and their stories are captivating. Below are ten biographies of some of the most important figures in jazz. Read about the lives of ten legendary musicians whose talents were matched with personal struggles.
Jazz at Lincoln Center's Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
Named for Nesuhi Ertegun, jazz educator, promoter, and producer, the Jazz Hall of Fame honors the legends of jazz. The space, located within the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center (5th floor of the Time Warner Center at 69th St. and Broadway, New York City) features multimedia installations for jazz musicians, enthusiasts, and students.
Named for Nesuhi Ertegun, jazz educator, promoter, and producer, the Jazz Hall of Fame honors the legends of jazz. The space, located within the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center (5th floor of the Time Warner Center at 69th St. and Broadway, New York City) features multimedia installations for jazz musicians, enthusiasts, and students.
All About Jazz
This page is a great resource for jazz news, artist profiles, and CD reviews.
This page is a great resource for jazz news, artist profiles, and CD reviews.
Jazz.com
Managed by esteemed jazz historian Ted Gioia, Jazz.com contains an extensive encyclopedia of jazz artists past and present. It also presents news of what is happening in the jazz world, interviews with jazz musicians, and album reviews.
Managed by esteemed jazz historian Ted Gioia, Jazz.com contains an extensive encyclopedia of jazz artists past and present. It also presents news of what is happening in the jazz world, interviews with jazz musicians, and album reviews.
Smithsonian Jazz
Smithsonian Jazz is dedicated to educating people about the American jazz tradition through exhibitions, research fellowships, lectures, media, and a touring ensemble called the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.
Smithsonian Jazz is dedicated to educating people about the American jazz tradition through exhibitions, research fellowships, lectures, media, and a touring ensemble called the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.
Jazz Times
Keep abrest of jazz news, read features on artists and recordings, and reviews of albums and concerts in this printed and online jazz magazine.
Keep abrest of jazz news, read features on artists and recordings, and reviews of albums and concerts in this printed and online jazz magazine.
Downbeat Magazine
One of the oldest jazz publications, this online version of the magazine includes Downbeat archives, record reviews, features, and information on jazz education.
One of the oldest jazz publications, this online version of the magazine includes Downbeat archives, record reviews, features, and information on jazz education.
The Institute of Jazz Studies
The Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University is one of the leading archives of jazz recordings, photographs, books, periodicals, memorabilia, and other jazz research materials.
The Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University is one of the leading archives of jazz recordings, photographs, books, periodicals, memorabilia, and other jazz research materials.
James Hall
Biography of jazz.about guest author James Hall.
Biography of jazz.about guest author James Hall.
Charlie Christenson
Biography of guest jazz writer Charlie Christenson
Biography of guest jazz writer Charlie Christenson