ANNAPOLIS, MD, June 11, 2002 - All About Jazz (AAJ) has partnered with Velox Communications, Inc. (Velox) to offer dial-up Internet Service to Jazz enthusiasts across the nation. Jazzlives.org subscribers receive premium direct dial-up Internet access, Jazzlives.org e-mail addresses, 24/7 technical support and membership in an online community of other jazz enthusiasts. Offered over the same UUNet backbone network as other Tier 1 ISPs, Jazzlives.org is available for only $19.95/month, a substantial cost savings, and a percentage of each month's fee goes to a scholarship fund sponsored by The International Association of Jazz Education (IAJE).
Jazzlives.org subscribers land directly on the AAJ homepage, connecting them with the most comprehensive Jazz e-zine and information website available. “Offering a branded ISP is a tremendous opportunity to build on the work we've done over the last six years towards fostering a jazz community and furthering the awareness of jazz music", comments Michael Ricci, All About Jazz Founder and Publisher. “In addition, the percentage of subscriber fees that go to IAJE will help to ensure the continued growth and development of jazz through education and outreach."
Through the IAJE scholarship program, the association administers a number of endowed scholarships and memorials that provide support to deserving students, educators, institutions and artists. “All About Jazz is a strong supporter of jazz education and we appreciate their generous support of IAJE's scholarship program," said Bill McFarlin, IAJE Executive Director
Listed as a top music and jazz site by media and web sources including Forbes, Time, BBC Online, Brill's Content and the L.A. Times, All About Jazz contains a wealth of news, reviews, information and message board communities for everyone from the first time jazz listener to the hard-core Jazz fan. All About Jazz receives over 80,000 unique visits every month and has over 24,000 newsletter subscribers. “With such a passionate member base, All About Jazz was a natural fit for our affinity ISP," says Felix Kushnir, Velox's Director of Sales. “Jazzlives.org gives jazz fans a way to display their devotion to the genre, while receiving Tier 1 Internet Access and the latest in jazz news and information."
Interested individuals can visit the All About Jazz homepage, www.allaboutjazz.com, for more information about this product and to sign up online. Jazzlives.org Internet software CDs will be available by mid-summer. For more information, please call Jazzlives.org at 877-605-6500.
About All About Jazz
All About Jazz is the largest Jazz resource on the Web. Launched in 1996, AAJ offers daily news, reviews, interviews, artist profiles, discussion topics, and videos, plus over 40 columns, Jazz humor, extensive directories and listings, and much more. In addition, All About Jazz publishes monthly print publications in locales such as Philadelphia and New York City, with more cities to follow, and carries the 24/7 Jazz Radio station from warpradio.com.
About Velox Communications, Inc.
Velox Communications, Inc. (Velox) is a provider of affinity ISP products. Utilizing the top tier UUNet global network, the Velox ISP product offers many features including easy-to-use tool bars, bookmarks with affinity-specific content, Instant Messaging, and multiple, branded e-mail accounts. The affinity ISP is privately branded for associations, universities and other large, member-based affiliate partners desiring to move their membership base online. To learn more about Velox Communications, please contact us at (877) 302-5400 or visit www.velox.us.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
