Jazz History Month Web Resources

The Smithsonian Museum of American History, in conjunction with a number of partners including but not limited tothe American Library Association, National Public Radio, the National Endowment for the Humanities, is sponsering the first Jazz Appreciation Month. The April Jazz month offers libraries an opportunity to feature jazz magazines, local jazz musicians and a chance to join local colleges, universities and arts centers in featuring music in a community-wide celebration.

Smithsonian Jazz Portal

Portal to a variety of jazz information, jazz events at the Smithsonian, with links to jazz education sites, professional associations, and more.

Smithsonian: Jazz Appreciation Month

Excellent site. Includes a This Day in Jazz History section. Jazz FAQ, and lots of links.

The National Museum of American History Archives

Also from the Smithsonian, this rich archive documents America's diverse popular and musical tradition and performances, containing images, music, and lyrics of American life and culture between 1790 and the 1980s.

Jazz Appreciaton Month Calendar

Directory of events in the month of April, 2002, both at the Smithsonian Institution and in selected states nationwide.

NPR Jazz

National Public Radio's online jazz programs and information site.

JazzTimes Magazine

Leading jazz magazine full of jazz reviews and articles.

JazzPlus

Online jazz portal featuring recordings, webcasts and music downloads.

All About Jazz

Jazz magazine and online resource.

Jazz Online

Articles on jazz, CD reviews and more.

American Federation of Jazz Societies

International non-profit organization whose mission is a) to promote and support jazz through a variety of activities; and b) to foster mutual support among jazz organizations by managing a network for sharing information, resources, and techniques.

International Association for Jazz Education

"IAJE initiates programs which nurture the understanding and appreciation of jazz and its heritage, provides leadership to educators regarding curriculum and performance, and assists teachers, students, and artists with information and resources."

Jazz at Lincoln Center

"Includes recordings, broadcasts and performance schedule for the resident Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, information on guest performers and educational programs, and essays."

A Passion for Jazz

"History of Jazz origins, styles and musicians featuring photo gallery, festivals, webcasts, teacher locator, piano chords, lessons" and more...

Duke Ellington Centennial Celebration

Excellent site for use in the classroom, and includes photos, recordings, and interactive material for kids.

Kennedy Center: Jazz

"Education links to jazz programs offered by the Kennedy Center including touring programs."

Jazz Roots: Early Jazz History

Includes many period photographs.

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