Dear Jazz Associates,

Following the previous two Open Letters dedicated to the rebirth of the International Jazz Federation and a great response from the international jazz scene we are now responding to some comments and will focus on a new important sector of jazz industry: JAZZ RADIO ON THE INTERNET.

The vision is needed that would give musicians, record producers and listeners the impression of a plan promising something beyond tighter domestic borders. Radio with million of listeners can be instrumental in solving the expectation.

"There is the European Union, the Internet and Open Market. Yet for the jazz artists, problems remain much the same as thirty years ago. They need a large AUDIENCE and direct access to the jazz industry."

writes Gunter Hampel, (Germany) founder of Birth Records.

"Your worry about where the world headquarters for "jazz" may be important to "the movement" but i can tell you that those of us who are, night after night, trying to put on good jazz programming have other worries...where can we get access to good "product" and how can we report on our work within the movement when we work (generally as volunteers) in locations that don't have a budget for paying for listing of our programs...." 

comes from Jim Compton-Schmidt from Fresno, California.

"... a lot of things are changed...but in truth.. for us musicians and composers of music Jazz.. nothing is changed... the only way to listen to our voice is to associate.."   

Italian musician Ruggero Robin. ( )

And, Walter Turkenburg chairman of the European Music Council, the EMC, says: 

" there is a great need for a strong umbrella organization in jazz based in Europe. As you noted yourself, things have changed a lot in the last ten years. (...) An organization that functions as a true forum fo all parties involved in jazz such as the jazz recording industry, jazz education, jazz musicians, the jazz audience, jazz venues and festivals, jazz organizations, jazz media, jazz radio, etc, has a valid right of existence."

Radio and the Internet provide a potential to bring fundamental change. The Internet has become one of the most exciting mediums of communication and artists are finding a new ways to express themselves. Digital content can be created and distributed. Rules for the digital world are now being created on an ad hoc basis since technology is still evolving. It not only can empower individual users but also can change the landscape for established players by shaking up the way their music can be legally distributed. Jazz Radio Web site can stream concerts of relatively little known artists and make them available online bringing to international audience
artists who get ignored by the big companies. By clicking an icon on the Web site one can buy a DVD of the concert of those who have something to offer and aren't getting noticed.

Today more that ever, communication through the Internet lays at the heart of the challenges we face in our everyday lives. This includes easy access to music resources and information, and increased mobility. With an integrated platform, we can make the latest technology work harder to improve the quality for members and the listening audience. Working every day to involve a new generation of listeners could be our way of helping to make the dream of a better world for musicians and listeners come true.

The JazzRadioOnline.Org can provide a link of communication between radio stations, musicians and their listeners. Here is a powerful resource that can be tapped by music industry. Organization can be created and make connections that are not really there. The might of the Organization and individual stations can be based on the network, its listeners and individual members. It can be a publicly-supported cultural institution that promotes jazz, presenting music, news and events to a worldwide audience. It can function as an audience and career development resource designed for jazz professionals of all levels and in various segments of the industry.

You are welcome to participate in the project. The Mission Statement will be posted in next Open Letter. Just fill out the following questionnaire.

Jan Byrczek, 
http://www.InternationalJazzFederation.org

Co-founders:
JazzRadio.pl
JazzWorldDatabase.com 
International Jazz Federation.Org
Biuro Promocji Zakopanego
Zakopane Urzad Miasta
Red. Pawel Sztompke - Polskie Radio
Jazz Forum Magazine

--------------------- JazzRadioOnline.org. : Questionaire: --------------------
Station Name:
Individual Jazz Radio Presenter:
Jazz Styles:
Music / Program Directors:
Staff (?)
Address:
City:
Sate:
Zip Code:
Country:
( ) Yes, I am interested in joining the JazzRadioOnline.Org Organization;
( ) Send please by information about development of the organization;
( ) I wish to follow comments about the project by clicking the links:
http://www.internationaljazzfederation.org To include my comments click Comments.
( ) I am interested to participate in Preparatory Conference planned in Zakopane,
Poland on September 29-30-October 1.