Justice For Jazz Artists

Tatum Greenblatt, who has established himself as one of the most in-demand trumpet players in the NYC music scene, has endorsed J4JA’s fight to win basic fairness for talented jazz players in New York City…

Justice for Jazz Artists musicians are passionate advocates for fairness in the NYC music scene, and they are some of the most talented purveyors of jazz, the most American of art forms. The 57th annual…

John O’Connor—Local 802 Vice President and a key organizer of the J4JA campaign—has an illuminating article in the newest issue of Allegro (Local 802’s monthly publication) about union membership and what it takes to build…

Joe Lovano, a long-time J4JA supporter, Local 802 member and talented musician, speaks out about the Justice for Jazz Artists campaign and building solidarity in the jazz movement in the new issue of Allegro. Local 802 rep Bob Pawlo…

J4JA friends and supporters, it’s that time of the year again. Spring is here, and it’s time to celebrate with and for working people all over the world! Join Local 802 and the J4JA Brass Band…

The Jazz Journalists Association has just announced winners in 32 JJA Jazz Awards categories for 2015. Every year the organization awards those musicians who have shown excellence in their respective fields, extreme precision on their instrument or…

Jazz drummer and educator Anderw Cyrille has endorsed Justice for Jazz Artists. Born in 1939, Mr. Cyrille is one of the great free jazz drummers of his generation. Cyrille began playing drums in a drum and…

Back in January, French film company KIDAM recorded 27 bands at Winter Jazzfest to appear on Mezzo TV throughout Europe. Today, those bands still have not been paid their full wages and benefits. What’s more,…

Join Local 802 next Thursday, March 10, for Jazz Mentors, which will focus on “Organizing Your Career: Getting Started in the Business of Jazz,” and will be led by bassist Bob Cranshaw, clarinetist and saxophonist Paquito…