Jazzwise

Jazzwise is a monthly British magazine focused on jazz, launched in 1997.[1] The magazine covers a wide spectrum of jazz sub-genres, encompassing jazz, improv, hard bop, jazz-rock, bebop, classic jazz, as well as jazz crossover genres such as jazz-funk, jazz hip-hop, and jazz-electronica.The magazine provides a range of content including news coverage, a national gig guide, a gossip column, a jazz-on-film page, an opinion column, in-depth feature articles, and a review section that evaluates new CD releases, reissues, vinyl records, DVDs, books, and live performances. Breaking news stories also feature on the Jazzwise magazine website. Jazzwise also mentors new jazz writers through its ongoing intern scheme and the Write Stuff workshops held each November during the London Jazz Festival.[2]

Jazzwise
EditorMike Flynn
CategoriesJazz
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherMark Allen Group
Founded1997 (1997)
CountryUnited Kingdom
Based inLondon
LanguageEnglish
Websitejazzwisemagazine.com
ISSN1368-0021

The Jazzwise app features the full edition of the magazine and was the first jazz magazine app in the iTunes Newsstand.

The 100 Jazz Albums That Shook the World

The September 2009 issue of Jazzwise was titled "The 100 Jazz Albums That Shook the World", conceived by Jon Newey and Keith Shadwick, with contributions by Stuart Nicholson, Brian Priestley, Duncan Heining, Kevin Le Gendre, Charles Alexander, and Tom Barlow.[3]

Awards

In 2006 Jazzwise editor Jon Newey won journalist of the year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. In 2007 Jazzwise won two awards, best Jazz publication at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards[4] and best Jazz publication at the Ronnie Scott's awards. In 2009 Jazzwise writer Kevin Le Gendre won journalist of the year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards, while in 2010 Jazzwise won best jazz publication at the for the second time and gig guide editor Mike Flynn won journalist of the year, while CD reissues reviewer Alyn Shipton won broadcaster of the year.[5] In 2012, editor Jon Newey won the Parliamentary Jazz Award for journalist of the year for a second time, and in 2013 Jazzwise won the coveted Best Jazz Media accolade at the prestigious Jazz FM awards in January 2013.[6]

Jazzwise was initially part of Jazzwise Publications Limited. The Jazzwise brand and magazine were acquired in February 2013 by MA Business & Leisure, a division of Mark Allen Group.[7] The Jazzwise Education and Jazzwise Direct brand were retained by the original owner and renamed SendMeMusic.

References
  1. "Jazzwise aims to become Europe market leading jazz magazine". Music Week. CMP Information. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  2. "Work experience opportunities at Jazzwise 2013". Jazzwise. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  3. "The 100 Jazz Albums That Shook The World". Jazzwise. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  4. "Jazzwise picks up award". Press Gazette. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  5. Barrett, Andy. "Jazzwise wins majority in Parliament". miPRO. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  6. "Jazz FM Awards – The Winners". London Jazz News. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  7. "Mark Allen Group acquires Jazzwise, the UK's leading monthly jazz magazine". Mark Allen Group/News. Mark Allen Group. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.

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