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JAZZ HISTORY PRODUCTS
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The Story of Jazz Format: DVD - An informative and entertaining history of Jazz. |
Jazz (A Ken Burns Film) Format: DVD - A film that comprehensively chronicles Jazz. |
A Great Day In Harlem Format: DVD - Captures the gathering of Jazz artists for a photo on a 1958 day in Harlem. |
A Century of Jazz Format: Book - Vast collection of images and informative text about 100 years of jazz. |
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Ascap Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards
American Traditions Competition - Vocal, diverse music genres (Part of Savannah Music Festival).
Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead - Residency for Young Jazz Artists.
Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition
Chamber Music America - New Jazz Works:Commisioning and Ensemble Development - Grant Opportunities NEW
Eastern Trombone Workshop Competition - Contestants must be under 30 years of age.
Great American Jazz Piano Competition
International Trombone Association Competition
Jazz at Lincoln Center; Essentialy Ellington Competition - High School Jazz Band Competition.
Jazzconnect Jazz Competition - Vocal
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Awards - Elementary to College: Most instruments.
Monterey Jazz Festival Competition - High School Jazz Band Competition.
Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz Competition - Vocal and other instruments.
USA Songwriting Competition - Diverse music styles are accepted.
A glimpse of jazz related issues or subjects
- Every wondered why some people don't like jazz? Read about some reasons.
- Article on Jazz Scene in Atlanta written in 1999. Have things since changed? Read article.
- Some young people say jazz is for "old" people. Read a related article
by a young man here, and opinions of people of diverse ages here. Read what
an Atlanta based educator and musician thinks about the youth and jazz.
- What is Smooth Jazz? Different things to different people. Interesting
opinions about this subject abound.
- Ever wondered who listens to jazz? Read an interesting article on this
subject here. Does the article relate to you as a jazz listener?
- Is jazz a dying art? This article explores this thought.
All About Jazz - The web's ultimate guide to jazz.
American Jazz Museum - The premier jazz museum in the US.
AtlantaJazz Yahoo Group - To discuss & promote Jazz in Atlanta and the Southeastern US.
Atlanta Jazz Musician CDs - Listen/Buy at CDbaby.
Atlanta Jazz Orchestra - Promotes jazz through performance and education.
Atlanta Jazz Society - Specializes in the preservation and promotion of jazz through education and awareness.
Atlanta Youth Jazz Orchestra - Youth oriented jazz education through performance.
BBC Radio 3 Jazz Interviews - Audio interviews with jazz legends.
Blue Canoe Records - Record label that features various genres including jazz.
Chamber Music America - New Jazz Works
Classic Jazz Pictures - The Lord Price Colleciton for Vintage Jazz Portraits, Prints, Illustrations and Photographs.
Downbeat Magazine - Jazz publication.
Ejazzlines - Jazz videos, music, books, and more.
Ejazznews - Jazz news and information.
Exit Records - CDs including unique jazz guitar recordings, Paintings, and Books.
Georgia Association of Jazz Educators
Georgia Music Colleges & Universities - Includes colleges that offer jazz programs.
Georgia Music Educators Association
Gigmasters - Where jazz musicians can get booked OR where you can book a jazz musician.
In Memoriam Miles Davis - Everything about Miles Davis, the legendary jazz musician.
Jammates - Record.Mix.Promote. A jazz production and promotion company.
Jazzbeat - Open to self-publishers/creators of jazz products to exhibit their merchandise.
Jazz Improv Magazine - All about jazz improvisation.
Jazz Photos - Photos of Jazz Greats.
Jazz Photography by Michel Vasset - Photos dedicated to Jazz.
Jazz Practice Loops - Jazz improvisation practice and more.
Jazz Review - Your complete guide to jazz music on the web.
Jazz Times - America's jazz magazine.
Jazz at Lincoln Center - Jazz education, performance, and broadcast.
Kanect Concepts - Marketing and Promotions company.
Kennedy Center Jazz - Millenium Stage Concert Broadcast - Watch Kurt Elling.
Musician's Friend - Online music gear company.
Music Production Courses @ Alchemea College - Audio and music production courses, sound engineering courses.
NPR Jazz - National Public Radio Jazz.
New England Jazz History Database - Library of historical materials focused on the history of jazz in New England.
Practice Portal - Resource for Musicians NEW
Sell your music OR get a music website at Interjazz or Jazzconnect.
Smithsonian Jazz - A jazz portal to preserve and promote jazz.
Southeastern Organization for Jazz Arts, Inc. (SOJA) - Dedicated to supporting all elements of Jazz.
Top 10 Jazz Albums - Billboard chart from Reuters.
Upcoming Jazz Albums - From Billboard.
Verve Music Group - The very best in Jazz, World, Blues & beyond.
JAZZ STUDIES AND COLLEGE ENSEMBLES
State University of West Georgia
JAZZ INSTRUCTION
I Was Doing All Right - Jazz Trumpet Musical and Technical Development
Jamey Aebersold Jazz - Instructional Products.
Jazz For Kids - Jazz education for kids by PBS.
Randy Hunter, Instructor - Instructional products for: Saxophone/Trumpet/Trombone/Clarinet/Flute.
ATLANTA / GEORGIA FESTIVALS FEATURING JAZZ (in order of month held)
Savannah Music Festival - March/April
Atlanta Jazz Festival - May (Memorial Day Weekend)
Dekalb Blues & Jazz Festival - July
National Black Arts Festival - July
Savannah Jazz Festival - September
Lake Oconee Jazz & Blues Festival - September
OTHER JAZZ FESTIVALS
Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival - September: This Jazz Festival is held in Aruba.
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