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aJAZZlist
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aJAZZlist

Talk about your favorite Jazz musicians and their music.

alljazzguitar
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alljazzguitar

Here members have access to website archive files -including the calendar for "what's new" at AJG, the chat room archive sessions, add a link, and create a poll for AJG. Members may also post articles, reviews, and lessons which will be considered for inclusion on the AJG website!
This is an interactive community for the jazz guitar enthusiast. All are welcome!
For more information:
http://www.alljazzguitar.com

AllThatJazz
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AllThatJazz

A list about jazz music, all jazz artists, like Metheny, Steely Dan, Coltrane, Davis, Marsalis, etc. etc. and groups with a jazzy touch, like Jamiroquai and Dave Matthews Band.

 

ACID-JAZZ
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This is a mailing list discussing the new musical style which fuses jazz, funk and hip-hop.

Anthony_BRAXTON
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Anthony_BRAXTON

Discusses the records and writings of composer/multi-instrumentalist/theorist Anthony Braxton.  

Avant-Garde
Admin address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Avant-Garde
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This is a list for the discusion of all "Avant-garde" jazz. To talk about such musicians as John Coltrane, Cecil Taylor, Albert Ayler, John Zorn, Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, ect... Talk about upcoming CD's, history, live experiances, sites, whatever.
 

THE BOB JAMES DIGEST
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A mailing list/digest discussing the music of contemporary jazz pianist, Bob James.

ChetBAKER
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChetBAKER

This list will discuss Chet Baker, jazz legend. Let's talke about all things cool, including Chet and the West Coast Jazz Scene.

birdbando
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/birdbando

Selling 78 rpm records dating from ~1918. Jazz, King Oliver, Red Nichols, Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington...ect.

Billie Holiday
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Billie Holiday
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BLUE NOTE RECORDS WEBNOTE
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BOSTON IMPROV
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This list provides an online forum for discussing Free Improvised Music and related subjects (such as New Jazz, Experimental Music, Free Improvised Dance, etc.) in Boston. The list was created to facilitate the Free Improvised Music scene in Boston, and to provide an open forum where various discussions, concert reviews and announcements are exchanged. We also hope this list will be informative and interesting to out-of-town subscribers interested in Free Improvised Music.

bright-moments
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bright-moments

For fans of the great multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk (1935-1977).

charlie-parker
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/charlie-parker

A group created for the discussion of Charles Christopher Parker, his music, and the music and musicians who benefited from his legacy -- which is darn near everyone.

CHICAGO IMPROVISED MUSIC (chi-improv)
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Subject: subscribe

For the discussion of new improvised music created in or with ties to the city of Chicago, including, but not limited to members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, Ken Vandermark, Jim O'Rourke, Gene Coleman, etc.
 

cJAZZ 
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The cjazz mailing list is a free listserv for the discussion of the music, the artists, and issues regarding the genre.
 

CLARINET
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John Coltrane
list FAQ, with digest and unsubscribe instructions, available at:
http://www.netaxs.com/~jgreshes/lists/coltrane-l.html
Check out the list archives at:
http://listserv.uh.edu/archives/index.html
Listowner: Jason Greshes [email protected]
Discussion of the life and works of John Coltrane

coltrane
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/coltrane

Discussion of the music, life and times of legendary jazz saxophone player John Coltrane. Topics include the man, his music, his influence on other musicians, comparisons of various CDs and records, musicians Trane associated with such as: Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Philly Joe Jones, Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington, Kenny Drew, etc.
For more information:
[email protected]

coryell
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http://www.egroups.com/list/coryell

ornette
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ornette

A forum for discussing the music and life of the saxophonist, trumpeter, violinist, and composer Ornette Coleman.
For more information:
http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Delta/8835/ornettemail.html
 

MILES DAVIS
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A high-volume list for discussion of the life and music of Miles Davis and of the musicians with whom he played.

milesdavis
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/milesdavis

Discussion of the music, life and times of Miles Davis, one of the truly great jazz musicians of the modern era. Topics include comparisons of various CD releases of Miles albums, where to find vinyl, announcement of any Miles related news, and of course the music of Miles and his many amazingly talented sidemen such as: John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Julian 'Canonball' Adderly, Bill Evans, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Chick Corea, John Scofield, Wayne Shorter, etc.
For more information:
http://www.dontletgo.com/milesdavis/
 

Dixieland
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For more information including how to unsubscribe from this list see:
http://www.islandnet.com/djml

ECM
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ECM Fan List
 

ERIC DOLPHY
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A low-volume list of informative posts about Eric Dolphy, his music and fellow-musicians.
 

DUKE ELLINGTON
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A low-volume list dedicated to the life and music of Duke Ellington, discussing recordings, concerts, side-men, Billy Strayhorn, compositions, arrangements, research, films, disco-graphy -- in short anything which will be of interest concerning one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. The LYM suffix stands for "Love You Madly" (of course).

ellafitzgerald
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ellafitzgerald

A group for discussion of one of the greatest singers of all time, Ella Fitzgerald! Discuss her recordings, concert, film, radio & TV appearences, and anything else of Ella interest!

Euro-Improv
Admin address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/euro-improv
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All things european free improvisational music (Derek Bailey, Peter Brotzmann, Fred Van Hove, Han Bennink, AMM, et al.) note: this list has no ties with the euro free improv website. nevertheless, it is the premier source of information regarding euro free improv on the web and we urge you to check it out.

fusion
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fusion

The idea is to provide all jazzrock, progrock and fusion fans and musicians with a space where we could all discuss a broad range of ideas like our favourite bands, heavenly instrument setups, weird synthesizer programming, song arranging and composing, chord progressions, exchange music scores, bring up episodes of music history, give your opinion or simply share with us funny facts of music you happen to know, etc...

Herbie Hancock
The Herbie Hancock mailing list at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hhancock

This list serves as a forum for discussing the work of jazz pianist/ keyboarder/ musical chameleon Herbie Hancock. Topics include not only his large number of albums, but also his even greater number of guest appearances, the people he's worked with, his influences (people who influenced him and people whom he influenced) and so on. A discography of his work can be found at:
http://home.t-online.de/home/stamil/hhdisco.htm

hard-bop
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hard-bop

Designed to discuss the music of Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, The Jazztet, Clifford Brown, Max Roach - and the like. 1950's-60's sounds and their legacy today.
 

HOLDSWORTH, ALLAN (Atavachron)
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Atavachron is a moderated list dedicated to discussion of the works and projects of jazz guitarist Allan Holdsworth. Any discussion related to Allan or his music (past, present or future) is welcomed. Listmembers maintain contact with Allan and his management, so tour dates and other time-sensitive information is available.
 

J.J.Johnson
The J.J. Johnson mailing list
List Information: http://www.calvert.com/jjlist.html
List Archive: http://www.calvert.com/jjlist-archive.html
List Administrator: [email protected]

JacoPastorius
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JacoPastorius

All Jaco Pastorius fans! THIS IS THE LIST FOR YOU! Talk about the World's Greatest Bass player with other fans. Don't know who he is? Well join the list and find out! This guy is worth learning about! Trust me!

jazz
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jazz

You are joining list for the sole purpose of debating all issues in a rational way.

jazz-concepts
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jazz-concepts

Discuss jazz music past, present and future.

jazz-piano
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jazz-piano

Jazz-Piano is an English speaking unmoderated mailing list which is open for people from around the world. They could be composers, musicians, pianists, jazz-listeners or jazz lovers.
Topics ---- The focus of this mailing list is to discuss things related to piano-organ-keyboard jazz playing techniques or things about jazz-piano musicians. In a broader scope, members are also allowed to discuss things related to jazz in general, music and musicians in general, and guitar instrument in general. Commercial postings (advertising) are allowed only if they are within the topic of jazz or keyboard-instruments.

Jazz Guitar
Admin address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jazzguitar
Subscribe: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jazzguitar/join
This list is for jazz guitar enthusiasts of all shapes and sizes! Whether you need help figuring out that Joe Pass lick or just want to give a review of that Jimmy Bruno show you saw last night - this is the place for all who love six-string jazz. Please, come join us!

 

JAZZ-L

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Message body: subscribe jazz-l your name

A high-volume clubhouse list for jazz-lovers. The laid-back forum and the virtual and personal bonds enable something like a real conversation, with intelligent (or silly) tangents diverging and converging just like they would in an actual gathering of like-minded intelligent people from diverse backgrounds.

jazz-divas
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jazz-divas

This is an open forum discussion list for classic and comteporary jazz divas. If you love jazz music or female jazz vocalists, this is the place for you. Discussion is open to all vocalists and jazz types.
Among others, discussion will include: Cassandra Wilson, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Dianne Reeves, Nancy Wilson, Betty Carter, Randy Crawford, Nnenna Freelon, Rachelle Ferrell, Anita Baker, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Sarah Vaughn, Anita O'Day, Lena Horne, Bessie Smith, Holly Cole, Ma Rainey, Esther Phillips, Patti Austin, Nina Simone, Edith Piaf, Betty Wright, Abbey Lincoln, Shirley Horn, Miriam Makeba, Dianne Schuur, and more.

jazzmatazz
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jazzmatazz

Most complete listings on new and upcoming jazz CDs issues and reissues on the web plus jazz links and reviews.
For more information:
http://jazzmatazz.home.att.net

jazzmatazz-salelist
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jazzmatazz-salelist

An occassional list of jazz CDs available for sale from the Jazzmatazz website.
For more information:
http://home.att.net/~lankina/jazz/forsale.html

 

JAZZOWL
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Participate in lively discussions with other jazz collectors by joining the jazzowl-list. You can give or get recommendations or just talk about a favorite player.
 

JAZZTALK
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JazzTalk is a discussion mailing list about all aspects of Jazz music. Anyone who is either an avid jazz buff or just digs the related sounds is welcomed aboard!
 

JAZZ LINES
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Jazz Lines is a free weekly jazz ezine dedicated to teaching jazz and improvisation. Each issue contains articles, tips, resources, and tools that will aid the aspiring musician in his quest to further his jazz improvising and overall playing abilities.
 

Jazzlist 
Jazzlist owner: Don Price
http://www.alljazzguitar.com
http://www.delph.com/jazzgtr
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gypsyjazzguitar
This list is for gypsy jazz guitar enthusiasts of all shapes and sizes! Whether you need help figuring out that favorite Django lick or just want to give a review of the latest Rosenberg or Pearl Django ablum - this is the place to meet those who love and perform that hot club sytle of swinging jazz!

Jazz Programmers Mailing List
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JAZZ THEORY
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A jazz theory list for those involved in the creation of jazz music or in the education of others. People may post questions and participate in discussion on subjects such as Jazz theory, reharmonization, arranging, composition, improvisation, manuscript preparation, teaching methods, etc. This is essentially a technical forum and not a place for discussing CD's, concerts or jazz history.
 

JAZZ WEST COAST
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Subject: subscribe

A low-volume list for jazz discussion regarding the years 1945-1960, as well as discussion of the continuing jazz careers of many of these musicians.

jtp
Address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jtp

Trade your extra jazz CD's with like minded jazz fans. View messages by email or via the web. The JTP (Jazz Trading Post) is a good way to exchange your extra CDs for others ones you're more interested in. Many of us have found some great CDs to add to our collections.

View the JTP's most recent messages. See member's trading lists and our trading database.

See the JTP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for more information

 

justjazz
Address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/justjazz

This is a technical discussion group for jazz musicians, educators and students. Topics such as harmony, theory, practice methods, etc. are welcome. Essentially, topics of a technical nature that are relevant to someone creating jazz or teachings others to are welcome. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. Discussion of CDs, which player is good or bad or other such chat is not welcome. This list has been going for almost three years and has members from about 30 countries. To view discussions from the group before moving to egroups (or to see the group home), go to http://www.justjazz.com.

KENTON, STAN (Kenton.List)
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Discussion of the music of Stan Kenton and his alumni.
 

KOZMIGROOV
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subsingle username (single-message mode)

Kozmigroov is a mailing list dedicated to jazz/funk/soul/groove/fusion music which has cosmic or psychedelic leanings. They implement a controversial "minimum one live percussionist" rule, with a strong concentration on rhythm that's entirely human-generated. Some of the stuff they've discussed: Miles Davis' early '70's "degenerate-era", Herbie Hancock & Headhunters, the Jazz Satellites comp, Weather Report, Joe Henderson's Milestone years, Alice Coltrane, etc. Mailing list archives are available at http://www.best.com/~arzachel/kozmigroov/index.html

mantran
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mantran

MANTRAN - THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER MAILING LIST
A unique mailing list devoted to the Grammy-winning vocal jazz group The Manhattan Transfer: Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul and Cheryl Bentyne.
For more information:
http://www.west.net/~jrpprod/tmt/tmt.html

McLAUGHLIN, JOHN
Admin address: [email protected]
Message body: subscribe one-word

MEDESKI, MARTIN & WOOD
Admin address: [email protected]
Message body: subscribe mmw [firstname] [lastname]

Discuss the groovin' organ trio's new records, tour info and music.
 

METHENY, PAT
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pat-metheny
This is an unmoderated list for discussion and information exchange regarding the music of Pat Metheny and members of the Pat Metheny Group (past and present). That is the prime focus of this list. We may wander off topic occasionally but the topic will remain music related. Please join us.

MICHIGAN IMPROV
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Welcome to the Mich-improv list. This list was created in order to give Michigan residents and others interested in Michigan experimental events a forum for discussion, information, and interaction. This will include announcement and planning of events across the state which are of an improvised, jazz, experimental, or generally interesting nature. The discussion does not necessarily have to relate to Michigan musics, but this is the primary reason for its creation. Regular postings of current events, news of releases, discussion of ideas, and general propagation of a community here in Michigan and how it relates to the larger worldwide community will be encouraged, in order to create broad based forum for exchange within Michigan and cities throughout the U.S. and abroad will be encouraged. Feel free to introduce any topic, just use discretion, and keep in mind the goals of the list.
 

MINGUS, CHARLES
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Message body: subscribe Mingus

 

PHILADELPHIA-BALTIMORE FREE IMPROVISATION
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This list provides an online forum for discussing Free Improvised Music and related subjects (such as New Jazz, Experimental Music, Free Improvised Dance, etc.) in Philadelphia and Baltimore. The list was created, following the examples of Chicago and Boston Free Improvisation Lists, in order to facilitate the Free Improvised Music scene in Philadelphia and in Baltimore, and to provide an open forum where various discussions, concert reviews and announcements are exchanged. We also hope this list to be informative and interesting to out-of-town subscribers interested in Free Improvised Music.
 

SOUTHEAST IMPROV
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This list provides an online forum for discussing Free Improvised Music and related subjects (such as New Jazz, Experimental Music, Free Improvised Dance, etc.) in South East USA. The list was created to facilitate the Free Improvised Music scene, and to provide an open forum where various discussions, concert reviews and announcements are exchanged. We also hope this list will be informative and interesting to subscribers elsewhere who are interested in Free Improvised Music.
 

THELONIOUS MONK
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Calling all Monk-o-philes: There was talk a while ago about the lack of a Thelonious Monk mailing list; well now we've got one! It's brand new, so there's no traffic yet and to make your e-mail life a bit easier subject lines will automatically begin with `spheroid:'
 

THELONIOUS MONK
The Thelonious Sphere Monk Page:
http://www.achilles.net/~howardm/tsmonk.html
*The Alternate Thelonious Monk Website*:
http://www.maison-orangina.org/orangina/assocs/jazz/html/monk.html

Thelonious Monk mailing list.
Topics for discussion will include: the music of Thelonious Monk. Magazine and newspaper articles or books that talk about Monk and/or interviews. Other artists who are similar to Monk, or who claim him as an influence. BeBop, and other types of Jazz as they relate to Thelonious Monk's music.
I want the list to be enjoyable for everyone, so feel free to share all that you know with your fellow list members. I being fairly new to Monk's music am looking forward to learning more. Flaming will not be allowed.
For those of you who may not be familiar with him, please check out the very comprehensive Thelonious Sphere Monk Page at:
http://www.achilles.net/~howardm/tsmonk.html
For more information:
http://users.loa.com/~ceol/tmonk.html

 

SAXOPHONE
Admin address: [email protected]
Message body: signon saxophone

SONGBIRDS
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/songbirds

The Women of Classic Pop and Jazz. A free mailing list devoted to discussions of the legendary female vocalists of "classic pop" and jazz: Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday, Doris Day, Sarah Vaughan, June Christy, Mildred Bailey, Rosemary Clooney, Anita O'Day, Carmen McRae, Chris Connor, Lena Horne, Maxine Sullivan, Lee Wiley, Jo Stafford, Nina Simone, Julie London, Keely Smith, etc. Also, plenty of discussion of crooners, bandleaders, and contemporary singers keeping this great song tradition alive. The common denominator is singers who interpret the Great American Songbook (Gershwin, Kern, Berlin, Rodgers, Porter, Ellington, Arlen, Mercer, many more), which we refer to in shorthand as "GAS." Available in both "normal" and "digest" versions.
For more information:
http://www.mrlucky.com/songbirds

SUN RA
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A list devoted to continuing discussion of the late bandleader, philosopher, and jazz pioneer Sun Ra.
 

SWING
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Message body: subscribe swing your name

A mailing list for the discussion of swing music. The focus is primarily on new and current bands playing swing and big band style music like Royal Crown Revue, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy...etc. The list also discusses major influences from the past like Benny, Django, the Duke, and others...
 

Ralph Towner
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ralph_Towner/join
A list devoted to general discussion and sharing the interest about Ralph Towner, one of the most prominent guitar players of the last 50 years. Mr Towner is one of the finest jazz musicians from the US, and is said to play the guitar twenty years ahead of his time.

 

TROMBONE (Trombone-L)
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Message Body: sub Your Name

Discussion of trombone-playing and trombonists.
 

TRUMPET
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Message Body: subscribe trumpet

This list is also available in digest form: subscribe trumpet-digest Discussion of all aspects of trumpet playing and trumpeters.

weather-report
Address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/weather-report

THE WEATHER REPORT DISCUSSION LIST
Anything and everything to do with Weather Report, the legendary, pioneering jazz-fusion group. This includes discussions of the solo careers of all members throughout its history including Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Miroslav Vitous, Jaco Pastorious, Peter Erskine etc. If you're into fusion, this is a must-read mailing list.

 

ZORN, JOHN
Admin address: [email protected]
Message body: subscribe

The Zorn mailing list a moderated, digest-only mailing list which is sent out every few days (depending on list traffic). This list is for discussion of John Zorn, Masada, Painkiller, Praxis, Maked City, Bill Laswell, Nicky Skopelitis, Material, Liu Sola, Knitting Factory bands, and the many many other "NYC Downtown Musicians"...

JOHN ZORN
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Message body: subscribe zorn-list

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