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Jazz Journalist Association (JJA) Gathering at the Montreal International Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2004

If you're headed to the 25th anniversary edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival you're invited to join your JJA colleagues, musicians and others from the jazz community at a cocktail-hour get-together.

The location is Montreal's leading jazz venue, just a 10-minute walk west from the festival's media centre.

Here are the details:

When: Tuesday, July 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Where: The Upstairs Jazz Club, 1254 Mackay Street (between Rene Levesque and Ste. Catherine) ...

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JJA Jazz Awards at B.B. King's NYC Tuesday June 15

Source: All About Jazz
June 10, 2004

The Jazz Journalists Association is holding its eighth annual Jazz Awards celebration event at B.B. King's Blues Club and Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15. Last year it was a great party, as it promises to be again, with music by the Dewey Redman Trio, Doug Wamble, the Duane Eubanks Quintet, and a top band of New School Jazz kids, plus beer/wine/sodas pouring freely, chicken dinner for 550, treasure-stuffed goodie bags, appearances ...

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JJA Jazz Awards 2004

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2004

Celebrates Excellence in Musicianship and Journalism Dick Gregory Is Set To Host the Eighth Annual Event

Dave Brubeck, Hank Jones, Marian McPartland, Roy Haynes and Wayne Shorter Nominated for “Lifetime Achievement"; Dave Douglas, Jason Moran, Wayne Shorter and Wynton Marsalis Vie for “Musician of the Year"

New York -- The Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) Jazz Awards 2004, the eighth annual presentation of honors to jazz musicians and their supporters by the organization representing more than 400 writers, broadcasters, ...

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Jazz Journalist Assoc Announcement: Jazz Awards 2004

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2004

Hi all, The Jazz Awards ballots are all in, the sponsorships for the event and ads for the program book are well in hand, we've got a great lineup of artists to perform in both the New York City and West Coast Jazz parties, and compelling donations for the silent auctions at each celebration.

So now tickets are on sale at www.JazzJournalistsAwards.com. JJA members may buy up to five tickets at $40 each (a considerable discount from the $150 to ...

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Ad Deadline for The JJA Jazz Awards Program Guide Set For May 14

Source: All About Jazz
May 12, 2004

The Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards at B.B. King's Blues Club and Grill 237 W. 42nd Street New York City Tuesday, June 15, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Annual JJA Awards Program Advertising Opportunities

It's that time again. The Annual JJA Jazz Awards in NYC so reserve your ad now for the Jazz Awards Program.

1 page (b&w, 5X7) -- $1,500 1/2 page -- $800 1/4 page -- $450

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The Jazz Journalists Association Eighth Annual JJA Jazz Awards

Source: All About Jazz
April 29, 2004

Tickets to this year's JJA Jazz Awards celebration, a cocktail-and-supper party with musical entertainment on Tuesday, June 15 at B.B. King's Blues Club and Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. in New York City from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., are $40 to JJA members and nominees (after their two complimentary tickets) and $150 to the public. Tickets may be bought by check made out to the Jazz Journalists Association, sent c/o Arnold J. Smith, 436 State St., Brooklyn NY 11217, ...

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Attn: Photographers - Submit your work to the 2004 JJA Awards

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2004

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Writing Jazz Criticism Discussed Online

Source: All About Jazz
December 20, 2003

On Monday, December 22 from 8 to 11 p.m., Eastern time, the Jazz Journalists Association will hold an online forum to discuss the craft of writing about jazz. The general public is invited to join in, to ask questions, or simply follow the discussion. All you need to do is go to jazzhouse.org and follow the link to Writing For Your Life. The forum's panelists include: Bill Bennett (JazzTimes) Larry Blumenfeld (Jazziz, Tracks) Aaron Cohen (DownBeat, Chicago Tribune) Paul de ...

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