JAM 2010: 156 Artists for a New Jazz Experience (Part I)

There are hundreds and hundreds of jazz musicians & singers around - creating, touring, enriching people's lives with their music.

My contribution to the celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month is this ongoing list. It was made during a couple of sessions of free association. I thought of one artist which made me think of someone else. 

It is my hope that everyone will be able to find an artist, a style, a video or a backstory that resonates with them.

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What is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM)?

What is JAM? Many people haven't even heard of it. A few people on Twitter actually thought that I was making it all up.

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The EoJ Guest Blogger Jump Off

I'm not talking about that kind of "jump off".   I'm using "jump off" in the traditional sense, as in "something that is about to commence (good/bad); getting started; preparing to take action." 

I want this [website/blog] to be a collaborative effort. What does that mean to you, dear reader and jazz fan?

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What to expect from Elements of Jazz

Why did I create ElementsOfJazz.com [EoJ]? What do I hope to accomplish with it? It's my desire to bring appreciation,  understanding and camaraderie to the world of jazz artists & their fans.

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