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Thank you for contributing to All About Jazz, a unique jazz site covering the past, present and future of jazz music.

We have assembled these guidelines to help maintain effective communication and stylistic uniformity throughout the site. We're also hoping that you can use the information in this section to enrich your writing and to ensure that AAJ is as much a good fit for you as you are a good fit for AAJ.

These submission guidelines are meant to be taken as advice and not as hard-and-fast rules. We're striving for the joint goal of effective writing and consistent content. At the same time, we also want to ensure that you enjoy the process.

It's important that every writer cultivate his or her own individual approach to writing, while the overall body of writing at AAJ maintains a stylistic coherence. Above all, we'd like everyone to maintain a degree of professionalism. Approach the music and the artists with respect: always keep an open mind and a critical eye.

Local Calendar


Date Title/Musician Venue Location
May 26 ProviDANCE Saturdays! Providence New York, NY
May 26 TWIRL Saturdays! Taj Lounge New York, NY
May 26 CIRCUS CIRCUS Saturdays! The Studio at Webster Hall New York, NY
May 26 Bill Frisell Village Vanguard New York, NY
May 26 Doug Miller with Shikantaza Blue Rooster Bakery And Cafe Cranbury, NJ
May 26 Douglas Miller Blue Rooster Bakery And Cafe Cranbury, NJ
May 26 Frank Senior Somethin' Jazz Club New York, NY
May 26 Dende and Band Boi Na Brasa Newark, NJ
May 26 Bruce Edwards Aza Lounge New York, NY
May 26 Bruce Edwards Aza Lounge New York, NY
May 26 Sacha Boutros Quartet Jazz at Kitano New York, NY
May 26 Tony Middleton Opia Restaurant & Lounge New York, NY