Other Jazz Websites of Interest

Note: The following lists are not meant to be comprehensive. Apologies to artists, corporations, websites and organizations that have been omitted. If you would like to be added, please contact me.

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.
• The Jazz Loft Project at Duke University – The legacy of W. Eugene Smith.
• 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).
• Celluloid Improvisations – An archive of jazz on film and other visual media by Mark Cantor.
• 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:

• BirdFeed –  Tom Cleary 
• Deep Dive – Dr. Lewis Porter
• Do the M@th – Ethan Iverson
• Easy Does It – Fernando Ortiz de Urbina
• From Astaire to Sun Ra: A Jazz Journey – Tyler King
• 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.
• Playback with Lewis Porter!
• Step Tempest – Creative music should challenge us, make us think and move us forward.
• Stomp Off – Chris Albertson
• Take The “A” Train – Ehsan Khoshbakht
• Tune in to Leadership – Cultural insights for collaborative leadership.
• 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.
• 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:

• Artistinfo – Access to information on musicians, composers and producers with any Web browser.
• All About Jazz – Your Gateway to Jazz since Microsoft Bob was a thing.
• 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.
• International Jazz Productions – Since 1983 presenting the finest jazz in Europe.
• 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.
• Jazz Giants – By Leo T. Sullivan.
• The Jazz Society of Pensacola – Pensacola, FL is Gigi Gryce’s birthplace.
• Jazz from Austria – A Small look at the diversity of Austrian jazz.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Saying It with Jazz – The Singers, the Great American Songbook.
• 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
• New Jersey Jazz Society – Working together for the purpose of advancing jazz music.
• 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.
• Yaala Ballin – New York City-based interpreter of the Great American Songbook.
• 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.
• 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.
• Bill Crow – Legendary, ageless bassist, author and raconteur.
• 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: 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.
• Ellen LaFurn – Vocalist exhibiting the passion and excitement of a young person together with the experience of a life lived.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sonny Stitt – Legendary saxophonist.
• 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
• Hot House Jazz
• Jazz Times Magazine
• Jazzis Magazine
• Jazz & Culture
• Jazz Journal UK
• Jazz Perspectives
• Jazz Research Journal
• Jazzflits
• JAZZpects
• Jazz-Hitz
• Jersey Jazz
• Journal of Jazz Studies
• Orkester Journalen (Sweden)
• Points of Departure
• The Syncopated Times

U.S.A. Jazz Performance Venues:

• Shanghai Jazz – Madison, NJ
• 55 Bar – New York, NY
• Birdland – New York, NY
• Blue Note – New York, NY
• Dizzy’s Club – New York, NY
• Cellar Dog – New York, NY
• Iridium – New York, NY
• The Jazz Gallery – New York, NY
• Le Poisson Rouge – New York, NY
• Mezzrow – 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
• Ornithology – Brooklyn, 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
• 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
• 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
• 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:

• Blue Engine Records – The Music of Jazz at Lincoln Center.
• Blue Note Records – Classic recordings and up and coming artists.
• Mosaic Records – Limited Edition Jazz Collections and Francis Wolff photographs.
• 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 (now defunct).
• 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.
• Omnivore Recordings – Our releases contribute to the ongoing conversation between artists and their audiences.
• High Note & Savant Records – Home of some of the most illustrious names in jazz.
• Sony Music Group – Columbia, RCA, Arista labels.
• Verve Records – A staunch emphasis on unfettered and uncompromising creativity.

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