The other side of that famous quote is, of course, "...divided we fall". So it's great to hear that a National Jazz Alliance has been formed " to develop a unified voice and strategy on key issues for the jazz and improvised music sectors". The contact is Joanne Kee who has been involved with the Jazzgroove crowd in Sydney. Great. Get in your comments and support.
Media release 26 November, 2008
Blue note, high note, underground or in solid view?
The National Jazz Alliance has been formed to develop a unified voice and strategy on key issues for the jazz and improvised music sectors.
What’s the State of Australian jazz and improvised music today? Were things better in the past? Was there a Golden Age?
Does jazz need a higher profile, more public visibility?
What is the state of our venues?
Why are jazz musicians paid a fraction compared to their classical counterparts, when the same amount of study and expertise goes into their art?
Are there audiences out there?
Do the more organized sectors lobby more effectively for funding?
Does the lack of advertising dollars equate to a lack of column inches in the mainstream media? If so, can effective alternatives be developed?
If jazz and improvised music is to have a sustainable future what needs to be changed and how can this be achieved?
Comments and involvement from individuals, venues and associations who are involved in improvised jazz are welcomed. Visit www.nationaljazzalliance.com.au and have your say.
The national project manager for this Alliance is Joanne Kee. If you wish to contact Joanne please email jkee@nationaljazzalliance.com.au.
This position has been funded by the Australia Council.
Founding member organisations are Jazz WA, Melbourne Co-op, Jazz Queensland, Sydney Improvised Music Association, Jazz SA, Jazzgroove and Wangaratta Festival of Jazz.
National Jazz Alliance website
Media release 26 November, 2008
This position has been funded by the Australia Council.
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