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Doing The Jazz Scroll, Building Jazz's Future, Introducing Article Series & More
By Michael Ricci
November 5, 2026
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There's always plenty happening behind the scenes at All About Jazz, and we're beginning to see the results of several recent improvements. We also have some exciting new features on the way. Here's a quick look at what we've been up to this past week... Good News on the Traffic Front Our new Radio & Podcast newsletter, delivered every Tuesday, is already making a difference. We're seeing more visitors on Tuesdays, particularly to our radio and podcast ...
read moreAll About Jazz: What's New for October 29, 2026
By Michael Ricci
October 29, 2026
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This Week on All About Jazz There's never a dull moment at All About Jazz, and this week brought an unexpected challenge. As always, we're on it and doing what's necessary to protect the security and stability of AAJ and Jazz Near You. We also have plenty of new stories to share, along with two outstanding (and free) tunes. Protecting All About Jazz: The Work Behind the Scenes Over the past week, we've been dealing with a ...
read moreAll About Jazz: What's New for October 22, 2026
By Michael Ricci
October 22, 2026
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Tuesday marked the launch of our new Radio & Podcast Shows newsletter--giving us three weekly newsletters. It will arrive every Tuesday, joining All About Jazz on Thursdays and Jazz Near You on Fridays. We hope you received it and enjoyed the new format. Early feedback has been enthusiastic, and we've already welcomed two new shows to the network: Jazz on the Beach with Adam Sieff and Cosmic Jazz with Neil MacRae. Both are terrific additions, so be sure to give ...
read moreAll About Jazz: What's New for October 15, 2026
By Michael Ricci
October 15, 2026
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We have quite a bit to share this week so let's dive in... Radio & Podcasts Are Getting Their Own Newsletter All in the Family gave birth to The Jeffersons and Happy Days gave birth to Laverne & Shirley. Now, in the grand tradition of successful spin-offs, Radio & Podcasts is getting its own newsletter! Our growing collection of radio shows and podcasts currently appears below the fold in this newsletter, where it doesn't always receive ...
read moreAll About Jazz: What's New for October 8, 2026
By Michael Ricci
October 8, 2026
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We have some important improvements to share, plenty of new stories, and a look back at one of All About Jazz's earliest ad campaigns. Making It Easier to Work with All About Jazz Every so often, we like to circle the wagons at All About Jazz and take a closer look at what could work better. The difference these days is that the circle has gotten much larger. We've recently launched a new shopping ...
read moreAll About Jazz: What's New for October 1, 2026 - Celebrating Dave Holland
By Michael Ricci
October 1, 2026
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Today is a big day at All About Jazz. Dave Holland turned 80, and what began as a cyber-birthday card grew into what can only be described as a virtual surprise party--a celebration befitting a musician whose influence has traveled through generations of musicians and listeners. We asked Dave's friends, colleagues, students and admirers to help us celebrate. The response was extraordinary: nearly 200 tributes and counting, filled with stories, memories and reflections from ...
read moreAll About Jazz: What's New for September 24, 2026
By Michael Ricci
September 24, 2026
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Fresh off compiling a multinational tribute celebrating Miles Davis's centennial, Ian Patterson is back with John Coltrane At 100: A Global Perspective. Drawing on voices from 100 countries, it's another fascinating look at a legendary figure whose influence extends far beyond jazz's traditional centers. We also took the opportunity to complete John Coltrane's Musician Orbit, where you can explore the artists who influenced him, the musicians he influenced, and those whose music shares a connection with his own. ...
read moreIntroducing Paul's Picks: A Seasonal Guide to Live Jazz in NYC; Detroit Jazz Festival Coverage; Ronnie Cuber: Baritone Boss; Everybody Digs Bill Evans; and More
By Michael Ricci
September 17, 2026
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It's always exciting to announce something brand new, and this week we're introducing a seasonal column called Paul's Picks. Courtesy of New York City-based concert reviewer Paul Reynolds, the column will highlight the shows Paul finds most intriguing in the coming season. You can access his Fall 2026 picks below. Last week we outlined our approach to social media (read about it here), and we've been gathering your feedback through our one-question surveys. Our latest asks if you ...
read moreLou Marini: 80 is the new 50; Cassandra Wilson, Charlie Haden, Elias Haslanger and Percy France; A Poll & A Survey; Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition (update); and more
By Michael Ricci
September 3, 2026
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This week we have a new installment from John Ephland's Reanimating Conversations Past series, resurfacing a Charlie Haden interview from 1991 (see below). We also have an early newsletter-exclusive peek at part 4 of The Mystery of Artie Shaw: “Art Goes Artie." Author Alan Bryson is back, too, with a new time-traveling alternate-reality story that brings musicians from the future face-to-face with The Beatles at a pivotal moment in their history. The Jazz Scroll Is Taking Shape ...
read moreThe Mystery of Artie Shaw; Jazz Talk on Bluesky; More Website Improvements; Miles at 100, Continued, and much more
By Michael Ricci
August 27, 2026
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It seems that with each passing week we have something new to share on All About Jazz. This week, it's our new shopping cart / storefront, which makes purchasing our services easier and will make the fund drive donation process a breeze. It's not exactly headline news, but it is worth mentioning as it's a vast improvement and will soon allow us to phase out some legacy technology. New One Question Survey Our latest survey is just one ...
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