Jazz Magazines

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All these links have been checked, but from time to time things change.  If you find any links that don't work or any additions you want to suggest PLEASE email us.

BIRD LIVES
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Articles and views.  Showcases featured jazz sites.  New content posted every other Monday.

DOWN BEAT
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One of the most famous jazz magazines.  Articles, reviews, message board (local jazz scenes, recent issues, what have you been listening to?  CD reviews, hall of fame, artist search, shop.

GIG GUIDE, The
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A guide to live music in Scotland with listings of jazz (& other types of music) in Aberdeen, Edinburgh & Glasgow.  Band Directory of Scottish-based musicians.  Live chat room, Notice Board, Venue Directory.  Tuition, recording studios, & rehearsal rooms in Scotland.

International Jazz Banjo Newsletter
http://www.internationaljazzbanjonewsletter.blogspot.com/

JAZZ GUITAR MAGAZINE
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Started in 1986 from Archtop magazine then String News.  Has own specialist label (String Jazz Recording).  Virtual shopping for CDs.

JAZZ IN LONDON
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A valuable and informative publication for the London Jazz scene which is still thriving after 30+ years. 'Jazz in London' can be seen and downloaded at www.jazzinlondon.net - a useful site for live jazz performance, with many musicians saying it is their bible .

JAZZ IMPROV MAGAZINE
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American jazz magazine: articles, books, music, musicians, recordings, information, press releases and links to other sites.

JAZZ MAGAZINE
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French jazz magazine.  Concerts, clubs, photo gallery, books, radio stations, links.

JAZZ NOW
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Information on who's who in the jazz world.  Features up and coming stars.   Covers USA, Canada, Australia, Denmark, France, UK, Germany & Poland.   CD shop.  Back issues.  Letters to the editor.

JAZZ PLAYER
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On-line magazine.  Interviews, articles, transcripts of solos, tuition, mastercasses, history.

JAZZ REPORT
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Canadian jazz magazine.  Interviews, radio network, profiles, features, reviews, past issues.

JAZZ REVIEW
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Reviews of recent releases.  Net Radio Jazz - hear a daily jazz review live, live jazz performances.  Interviews with artists.  Photographs.

JAZZ STAGE
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Independent magazine for jazz & blues scene - especially in Sweden & Denmark.  Site is in English.

JAZZ UK
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News journal of the British jazz community with a circulation of over 40,000 distributed free to venues, shops, libraries etc.

JAZZWISE 
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The UK's leading jazz monthly and the only magazine devoted to
covering the entire spectrum, from cutting-edge contemporary jazz,
mainstream, fusion and improv to jazz-club crossover and world-jazz.
Also the organisers of the annual Jamey Aebersold Jazzwise Summer School
week-long course and mail-order jazz book service too.

JUST JAZZ
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Traditional jazz magazine launched in May 1998 by a handful of traditional jazz enthusiasts and musicians.  Subscription available.

LE JAZZ
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Bilingual electronic magazine dedicated to jazz and improvised music.   Non-profit making.

MARGEN
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Spanish magazine.  Interviews with various musicians.

MISSISSIPPI RAG, The
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Covers traditional jazz and ragtime.  In existence since 1973.   Current news, personality profiles, reviews, historical articles, rare photos, listings, festivals, back issues.  Feature stories on contemporary and legendary giants.  Contributions by nearly 100 writers and photographers.

MODERN DRUMMER
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General drumming magazine.  Artist search index.  News, contests, features.

SAXOPHONE JOURNAL
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On-line magazine.  Articles, theory, interviews & advice.

THE WIRE
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UK based international magazine.  Mapping new developments in free jazz, drums 'n' bass, avant garde, World Music, ambient & electronics.  Articles (plus archive of all articles from previous editions since June 1992).

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