Other Jazz Websites of Interest

Archives:

• Chicago Jazz Archive – The source for Chicago jazz.
• Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives – At The University of the District of Columbia.
• Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University, Newark – The world’s foremost jazz archive and research facility.
• Jazz-Institut Darmstadt – Europe’s largest public research archive on jazz.
• The Living Jazz Archives – At William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ (Thad Jones, Clark Terry, Art Farmer, Michael Brecker, James Williams, Mulgrew Miller).
• The Jazz Loft – In Stony Brook, Long Island, NY.
• National Jazz Museum in Harlem – Dedicated to preserving, promoting and presenting jazz.
• Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture – A branch of the New York Public Library with many important jazz archives.
• International Jazz Collections at the University of Idaho – The Library contains collections of Lionel Hampton, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Brown and others.
• Fillius Jazz Archive at Hamilton College – Contains many oral histories conducted by its director Monk Rowe.
• The Jazz Archive Site – A website dedicated to the history of jazz and its research.
• Brubeck Collection – At Wilton Library, Wilton, CT.
• Gerry Mulligan Collection – At the Library of Congress.
• Al Cohn Memorial Collection – At East Stroudsburg University.
• National Jazz Archive – Working for the past, present and future of jazz.
• Hogan Jazz Archive at Tulane University – The leading research center for the study of New Orleans jazz and related musical genres.
• Jazz Images – Francis Wolff photographs.
• CTS Images – Photos  by Ray Avery, Raymond Ross, Stan Levey, Herman Leonard and more.
• William P. Gottlieb Photo Collection – At the Library of Congress.
• Fran Kaufman – Photography for musicians.
• Images of Jazz – The Jazz Photography of Brian O’Connor (UK).
• John Abbott Photography – Musicians and more.
• RIPM Jazz Periodicals – An essential, unique collection of American jazz periodicals.
• The Louis Armstrong House Museum & Archives – Sustains and promotes the cultural, historical, and humanitarian legacy of Louis Armstrong.
• Center for Black Music Research – At Columbia College in Chicago.
• Archives of African American Music and Culture – Our collections highlight popular, religious, and classical music.
• American Jazz Museum – Located in Kansas City, MO.
• Australian Jazz Museum – Home of the largest Australian jazz collection.
• National Museum of African American Music – Black music lives here (in Nashville, TN).
• Black Music History Library – A living collection of books, articles, documentaries, series, podcasts and more about the Black origins of traditional and popular music.
• Los Angeles Jazz Institute – All styles and eras with a special emphasis on the preservation and documentation of jazz in Southern California.
• Stan Kenton Research Center – Located in Staunton, VA
• Randy Weston Collection – At Harvard University – Documenting Weston’s prolific career as a jazz artist.

Blogs:

• Deep Dive – Dr. Lewis Porter
• Do the M@th – Ethan Iverson
• Easy Does It – Fernando Ortiz de Urbina
• Jazz Lives – Michael Steinman
• Jazz Profiles – Steve Cerra
• JazzWax – Marc Meyers
• Jerry Jazz Musician – Joe Maita
• Jazz Beyond Jazz – Howard Mandel’s Urban Improvisation
• Jazz Realities – Dr. Michael Frohne
• Jazz Research – Jim Harrod on West Coast Jazz
• Rifftides – Doug Ramsey
• Swing and Beyond – Michael P. Zirpolo
• The Vintage Bandstand – Anton Garcia-Fernandez
• The Vinyl Press – Bill Hart
• Hardbop Homepage Blog – E. B. Neslowe
• The Jazz Session – Podcasts from Jason Crane.
• Jazz@Rochester – The Rochester, NY jazz blog.
• Jazz Collections at the Library of Congress – Larry Appelbaum
• Making Life Swing – Jazz on TV and in other unexpected places.
• Nate Chinen at WBGO
• Notes on Jazz – by Ralph Miriello.
• Step Tempest – Creative music should challenge us, make us think and move us forward.
• Stomp Off – Chris Albertson
• Take The “A” Train – Ehsan Khoshbakht
• The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong – Ricky Riccardi

Discographies and Discographers:

• Jazz Archeology – Your guide to the treasures of vintage jazz by Jan Evensmo.
• The Jazz Discography by Tom Lord – 100 years of jazz on one CD-ROM – all you need to know about virtually any jazz recording ever released.
• JazzDiscography.com – Jazz discographies of many artists created with the BRIAN application.
• Jazz Discography Project – The big three labels of hard bop (Blue Note, Prestige, Riverside Records), Miles Davis’ personal connections, and more.
• J-Disc – A resource for searching and exploring jazz recordings created by the Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University
• Jazz Information from Belgium – Discographies of Bobby Jaspar, Jack Sels, Fats Sadi and Jacques Pelzer – also a Spotlight Records labelography.
• Louis Armstrong Discography – by Michael Minn.
• Coleman Hawkins Discography – By Stewart Smith.
• Art Farmer Discography – by Noal Cohen and Michael Fitzgerald.
• Gigi Gryce Discography – by Noal Cohen and Michael Fitzgerald.
• The Warne Marsh Discography – by Jack Goodwin and Joop van der Leij.
• The Billie Holiday Discography – Very comprehensive work by Mike Lubbers.
• The Gerry Mulligan Discography – by Gérard Dugelay and Kenneth Hallqvist.
• Wardell Gray Discography – by James Accardi.
• Charlie Parker Discography – by Toriya.
• John Coltrane Discography – by David Wild.
• Both Sides Now Publications – Label discographies by Mike Callahan and collaborators.
• Jazz Lists – Discographies from the 1950s to the 2000s.
• Discography of American Historical Recordings – A database of master recordings made by American record companies during the 78rpm era.
• Jazz on the Screen Filmography – At the Library of Congress.

General Resources and Directories:

• CD Baby – Music distribution – be everywhere you need to be worldwide.
• Greater Detroit Jazz Society – Dedicated to promoting classic jazz, big band, dixieland and swing.
• Smithsonian Jazz – from the National Museum of American History.
• Jazz at Lincoln Center – Performances, classes, conferences, JALC Orchestra.
• Jazz Foundation of America – Saving blues, jazz & roots one musician at a time.
• Michael Fitzgerald’s Home Page – An amazing source of information and links to jazz resources on the internet.
• Jazzhouse.org – Archives of the Jazz Journalists Association.
• Bob Keller’s Jazz Page – A very comprehensive listing of jazz resources covering every perspective.
• JazzCorner – Connecting the dots for the jazz community.
• Jazz History Database – An active and growing library of materials focused on the preservation and education of the history of Jazz.
• Jazz History Online – by Tom Cunniffe
• Jazz Links by Peter Losin – Discography listings (Miles Davis) and more.
• Jazznote – Jazz solo transcription service.
• JazzProfessional.com – Interviews, essays, photos, reviews, links and more.
• Jazz Quotations – The #1 resource on the web for quotes about Jazz!
• Jazz Birthdays – Database maintained by Nou Dadoun.
• Jazz Arts Project – Presents, performs, educates and preserves the important legacy, influence and role of jazz music in all its forms.
• Jazz List – Comprehensive resource for finding jazz in the NJ/NY/PA/CT area.
• The Jazz Society of Pensacola – Pensacola, FL is Gigi Gryce’s birthplace.
• Music on the Inside – Assists individuals who are incarcerated or facing the challenges of reentry.
• Nadworks – Creative support for jazz by Nadja von Massow.
• Swingstreets – Guided New York City walking tours of special interest to music lovers, urban scholars, cultural historians and architecture buffs.
• Jazz Australia – Jazz down under.
• The Jazz Directory – Jazz, the world and everything.
• Jazz Women Advocates – Promotes the visibility of women instrumentalists in jazz.
• The Concert Database – This site is dedicated to documenting as much of Michigan’s rich blues, jazz and rock history as possible.
• Jazz Oasis – Listings of Jazz Clubs.
• Jazz Clubs Worldwide – Global Jazz Club Directory.
• London Jazz Collector – Adventures in collecting modern jazz.
• Vancouver Jazz – The complete guide to jazz in Vancouver, BC.
• Earshot Jazz – Cultivates a vibrant jazz community in the Seattle-Tacoma area.
• Flushing Town Hall – Presents multi-disciplinary global arts.
• Woodlawn Cemetery – Honoring the musicians, composers and producers who created jazz.

Educators, Festivals, Jazz Education:

• A Passion for Jazz – A valuable jazz education resource.
• American Jazz Institute – A non-profit organization dedicated to the enrichment and enhancement of the appreciation of jazz music.
• Boptism – CDs, books and charts for brass players by Rich Willey and Bob Bernotas.
• Centrum’s Port Townsend Jazz Workshop – John Clayton artistic director.
• The Charleston Jazz Initiative – Honoring and preserving the jazz heritage of Charleston, SC.
• eJazzlines – Provides the largest and the best selection of jazz arrangements available anywhere.
• Jamey Aebersold Jazz – play-a-longs, books, arrangements, summer workshops.
• Jazz Education Network – A community where educators, students, pros and aficionados share and learn from each other.
• Jazz House Kids – Located in Montclair, NJ and exclusively dedicated to educating children through jazz.
• Jazz Lead Sheets from Second Floor Music (Don Sickler) – Lead sheets for songs from some of jazz’ greatest composers; also materials for vocalists and drummers.
• Jazz in America – An Internet-based jazz curriculum for social studies, American history, and music classes.
• Jazz Nights – A series of live jazz performances in Princeton, NJ in an intimate and acoustically excellent setting.
• Jazz Views – CD Reviews & Interviews About Jazz & Improvised Music.
• Metuchen N.J. Arts Council Jazz Programs – Metuchen Jazz Festival, Cornerstone Jazz Series and more.
• Newport Jazz Festival – The granddaddy of jazz festivals, the event draws thousands from all over the world.
• New York Jazz Workshop – A community-based jazz music school for students of all ages.
• New Brunswick Jazz Project – Live Jazz in New Brunswick, NJ
• The Real Book Listening Guide – Ofer Matan’s resource linking tunes in the Real Book to free audio samples.
• Rochester International Jazz Festival – Well established and always an interesting lineup.
• Vermont Jazz Center – Located in Brattleboro, VT, the VJC offers classes and provides a venue for concerts and workshops.
• VTY Jazz – Creating the Best Jazz Experience on Earth.

Musicians:

• Pepper Adams – by Gary Carner.
• Kenny Barron – Pianist and NEA Jazz Master.
• Frank Basile – A wonderful baritone saxophonist based in New York City.
• Ed Bennett – A great bass player located in Portland, OR.
• Michael Blake – Canadian born and Brooklyn, NY-based saxophonist who “embraces jazz history while challenging it head on.”
• Art Blakey – Provides accurate biographical information on Art Blakey’s background, his accomplishments and contributions to jazz music.
• Don Braden – World-Class jazz musician, playing tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, alto flute, Piano and other instruments.
• Adam Brenner – All about saxophones, saxophone music and getting a saxophone instrument.
• Bob Brookmeyer – Valve trombonist, composer, arranger educator extraordinaire.
• Chris Byars – A talented New York saxophonist, arranger and composer who leads several ensembles.
• Ron Carter – One of the most influential and recorded bassists.
• Alexis Cole – Vocalist and pianist based in New York City.
• George Coleman – The saxophone giant from Memphis, TN.
• Caroline Davis – Saxophonist, vocalist and composer.
• Lou Donaldson – Sweet Poppa Lou!
• Armen Donelian – A master pianist, composer, author and educator.
• Madeline Eastman – A wonderful San Francisco-based singer whom everyone should check out!
• The Duke Ellington Society – Celebrating the music of Duke Ellington.
• The Duke: Where and When – A chronicle of Duke Ellington’s life and travels by David Palmquist.
• Ellington on the Web – Websites related to Duke Ellington and his associates.
• Bill Evans – The official site of the great pianist.
• Art Farmer – The official source for information on the great trumpet player. 
• Clare Fischer – An uncommonly versatile musician.
• Terry Gibbs – Legendary vibraphonist well into his 90s and still going strong.
• Benny Golson – Official website of the great saxophonist, composer and arranger.
• Mark Gross – A new and powerful alto sax player.
• Winard Harper – Jazz drummer, band leader, composer, educator.
• Barry Harris – Internationally renowned jazz pianist, composer and teacher.
• Bruce Harris – Trumpeter, composer, bandleader.
• Marilyn Harris – Singer, composer, arranger, songwriter.
• Antonio Hart – Alto saxophone and educator.
• Vincent Herring – Alto & Soprano Saxophone/Composer/Clinician.
• Sheila Jordan – Iconic jazz singer and songwriter.
• Stan Kenton – All Things Kenton by Terry Vosbein.
• Talib Kibwe (T.K. Blue) – saxophonist, flautist, composer, arranger, clinician, teacher.
• Brad Linde – Saxophonist and educator based in the Washington, DC metro area.
• Joe Locke – The vibraphonist is widely considered to be one of the major voices of his instrument.
• Gap Mangione – Rochester’s jazz icon.
• Wynton Marsalis – Trumpeter and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center.
• Dmitri Matheny – Flugelhorn player Celebrated for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique.
• Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz – Acclaimed jazz artists share music and memories.
• Mike Melito – In demand drummer in upstate New York.
• Stephanie Nakasian – Great singer and teacher based in Charlottesville, VA.
• Arturo O’Farrill – Pianist, composer, educator leads the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance.
• Jackie Paris – His story is a remarkable part of the history of jazz.
• Eric Reed – One of the top pianists on the scene today.
• Kim Richmond – An active and versatile musician based in the Los Angeles area.
• Sherri Roberts – Another great San Francisco vocalist.
• Veronika Rodriguez – Jazz standards sung the French way.
• Sonny Rollins – Official website of the great saxophonist.
• Kendra Shank – “Kendra Shank is an original. A singer with a sound.” –Abbey Lincoln
• Woody Shaw – The official website of the late iconic trumpeter, composer, and innovator.
• Bob Sneider – Guitarist and teacher in Rochester, NY.
• Joan Stiles – Pianist, composer, arranger.
• Veronica Swift – The singer is one of the world’s most sought-after jazz talents.
• Camille Thurman – A rare double threat – vocals and saxophone.
• Akiko Tsuruga – Organist all the way from Japan –  A composer, a performer extraordinaire.
• Jeroen de Valk – Musician and author of an excellent Chet Baker biography.
• Casa Valdez Studios – The incredibly informative blog of alto saxophonist/educator David Valdez.
• Jerry Weldon – Internationally renowned veteran saxophonist.

Jazz Publications:

• Cadence Jazz World
• Current Research in Jazz
• DownBeat Magazine
• Jazz Times Magazine
• Jazzis Magazine
• Jazz & Culture
• Jazz Journal UK
• Jazz Perspectives
• Jazz Research Journal
• JAZZpects
• Jazz-Hitz
• Journal of Jazz Studies
• Orkester Journalen (Sweden)
• The Syncopated Times

Selected U.S.A. Jazz Performance Venues (hopefully they will all reopen when the COVID-19 crisis is over):

• Shanghai Jazz – Madison, NJ
• 55 Bar – New York, NY
• Birdland – New York, NY
• Blue Note – New York, NY
• Dizzy’s Club – New York, NY
• Fat Cat – New York, NY
• Iridium – New York, NY
• The Jazz Gallery – New York, NY
• Le Poisson Rouge – New York, NY
• Mezzrow – New York, NY
• Minton’s Playhouse – New York, NY
• Nublu – New York, NY
• Smalls – New York, NY
• Smoke – New York, NY
• The Stone – New York, NY
• Village Vanguard – New York, NY
• Chris’ Jazz Café – Philadelphia, PA
• Manchester Craftsman’s Guild – Pittsburgh, PA
• Blues Alley – Washington, DC
• Studio K – Washington, DC
• An Die Musik Live! – Baltimore, MD
• Keystone Korner – Baltimore, MD
• Blue Nile – New Orleans, LA
• Preservation Hall – New Orleans, LA
• Prime Example – New Orleans, LA
• Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro – New Orleans, LA
• Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA
• The Jazz Corner – Hilton Head, SC
• Rudy’s Jazz Room – Nashville, TN
• Jazz Showcase – Chicago, IL
• Constellation – Chicago, IL
• The Green Mill – Chicago, IL
• Andy’s Jazz Club – Chicago, IL
• Hungry Brain – Chicago, IL
• Promontory – Chicago, IL
• Winter’s Jazz Club – Chicago, IL
• The Jazz Kitchen – Indianapolis, IN
• Dakota Jazz Club – Minneapolis, MN
• Crooner’s Lounge & Supper Club – Minneapolis, MN
• Ferring Jazz Bistro – St. Louis, MO
• Nighttown – Cleveland, OH
• Dazzle Jazz – Denver, CO
• The Nash – Phoenix, AZ
• Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society – Half Moon Bay, CA
• Kuumbwa Jazz – Santa Cruz, Ca
• Yoshi’s – Oakland, CA
• The Baked Potato – Studio City, CA
• Blue Whale – Los Angeles, CA
• Catalina Bar & Grill – Los Angeles, CA
• Sam First – Los Angeles, CA
• The 1905 – Portland, OR
• Dmiitriou’s Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA
• The Royal Room – Seattle, WA

Radio Stations:

• WBGO/88.3FM – Real Jazz, Right Now, Worldwide from Newark, NJ.
• WFIU/103.7FM – Night Lights from Bloomington, IN with David Brent Johnson.
• WGMC/90.1&105.1FM – Jazz Radio in Rochester, NY.
• WKCR/89.9FM – From New York City – presenting American art music that no other radio station plays.
• WDCB – Chicago’s Home for Jazz.
• KNKX/88.5FM – From Tacoma, WA: NPR News and All That Jazz.
• KCCK/88.3FM – From Cedar Rapids, IA
• KCSM Jazz 91 – From San Mateo, CA
• KKJZ/88.1FM – Formerly KLON; Broadcasting from Cal. State Long Beach, CA
• KSDS Jazz88.3FM – San Diego, CA
• KUVO – Community, Culture, Music from Denver, CO
• Jazz Con Class Radio – Great Internet jazz radio from host Jose Reyes.
• JazzRadio – 35+ Channels for your listening pleasure.
• Pure Jazz Radio – The Internet Jazz Radio Station of Record. 

Record Companies:

• Mosaic Records – Limited Edition Jazz Collections and Francis Wolff photographs.
• Reservoir Music – Quality jazz since 1987.
• Resonance Records – A non-profit jazz label with a mission.
• Saphu Records – CDs by Ed Bennett, Sharon Bercutt, Keith Barry and Tony Pacini.
• Smalls Records – CDs by Frank Hewitt, Chris Byars, Grant Stewart and more.
• Two and Four Recording Company – CDs by Ned Otter, George Coleman and more.
• Gut String Records – Jazz direct from New York City.
• JMood Records – CDs from pianist Roberto Magris.
• Elemental Music – Newly discovered archival or out-of-print jazz recordings.
• Holistic MusicWorks – Record label and creative conduit of trumpeter Brian Lynch.
• Origin Records – A Seattle-based independent jazz label, run for musicians by musicians.
• Cellar & Reel to Real – Enabling jazz fans to hear live recordings, dynamic studio recordings, and historically important, never-before-released archival recordings.
• Posi-Tone Records – Strives to produce the highest quality recordings by the most relevant musicians on today’s exciting jazz scene.
• Motéma Music – Artists of power and distinction since 2003.
• Uptown Records – Previously unheard live recordings of some of the greats and more.
• Dot Time Records – Our mission is to work together with our artists to help them succeed in reaching their goals.
• Mack Avenue Music Group – Conceived out of a genuine love for jazz and the artists that create it.
• High Note & Savant Records – Home of some of the most illustrious names in jazz.

Where to Purchase Jazz Recordings the Old Fashioned Way:

• Birka Jazz Archive – In Sweden; lots of album cover art too.
• Bop Shop – Located in my home town of Rochester, NY.
• CD Universe – Large selection.
• Discogs – Buy and sell in the marketplace; also a great discographical resource.
• Dusty Groove – 100s of new titles added daily.
• eil – An online Record Store for new and used rare, collectable, hard to find Vinyl Records, CDs and more.
• Jazz Record Center – New York City’s rare and out-of-print specialists.
• Paris Jazz Corner – Offering a large choice of LPs, CDs, and books about Jazz and related music.
• Princeton Record Exchange – In Princeton, NJ.
• Tower Records – An online reinvention of the iconic music retailer.

Where to Purchase or Stream Digital Jazz Recordings (But try to buy CDs from musicians at their gigs and websites first):

• Amazon Music
• Apple Music
• Deezer
• eMusic
• Pandora
• Spotify
• YouTube Music