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Jazz Forward Award Nominees
Recognizing jazz industry movers and groovers!
All About Jazz, a driving force for jazz music since 1995, is thrilled to honor and celebrate industry trailblazers who actively promote jazz awareness, discovery, and culture through its prestigious Jazz Forward award program. For more information about Jazz Forward, go here.
JazzWeek
JazzWeek tracks radio airplay for jazz recordings across the United States and Canada
Founded in August 2001, JazzWeek is a specialized online magazine and data platform dedicated to the jazz music industry. Serving jazz radio stations, artists, record labels, promoters, and music professionals, JazzWeek has become a central hub in the jazz ecosystem. Its core offering is a weekly compilation of jazz radio airplay charts—including a Top 50 ranking—based on data collected from jazz radio outlets across North America. These charts spotlight both established names and emerging voices, giving artists a valuable pathway to recognition while helping fans and industry insiders discover the sounds shaping jazz today.
Beyond its role as a publication, JazzWeek functions as a vital connector within the jazz world. Its curated airplay charts not only benchmark what’s gaining traction in the genre but also guide radio programmers toward music that reflects the evolving jazz scene. This encourages broader exposure for artists and supports music discovery for listeners, programmers, and promoters alike. Stations that report to JazzWeek benefit from increased visibility and better access to new music, while labels and promoters rely on the charts to track how recordings are being received and played.
JazzWeek also provides valuable tools such as directories and reporting services, which strengthen the ties between broadcasters, musicians, and industry professionals. This infrastructure helps to build meaningful bridges within the jazz community, reinforcing the interconnectedness that is crucial to the genre’s sustainability.
One of JazzWeek’s most impactful contributions is the JazzWeek Summit, a gathering—first in person and later also online—that brings together professionals from jazz radio and record labels. These events foster collaboration, innovation, and the sharing of ideas and strategies, ensuring that jazz continues to grow in both creative and practical ways.
Through its charts, directories, reporting tools, and events, JazzWeek plays a critical role in advancing jazz awareness, discovery, and culture. By nurturing community ties and promoting innovation, it helps jazz remain a vital, dynamic force in today’s media landscape.
