jazz advocacy sites

Written by Barry Oosterwaal on 06 January 2011.

MILWAUKEE JAZZ SITES

IMprovised SOund - The main purpose of this group is to establish a reliable mailing list / network to help SPREAD THE WORD for upcoming Free Jazz / improvisation / Chicago Side Projects etc. events coming to the Milwaukee Area. A lot of these shows sneak in and out too quietly due to lack of publicity.
Jazz Unlimited - The mission of Jazz Unlimited of Greater Milwaukee founded in 1971, promotes the preservation, enhancement and encouragement of America's purest art form, Jazz - through communication, concerts and providing annual musical education youth scholarships.
Wisconsin Jazz and Heritage Foundation - Honoring the historic contributions of African-Americans to to the legacy of jazz in Wisconsin
The Milwaukee Free Jazz Society

"I was Doing Alright" - check out this great site with lots of articles and educational tools

PBS Kids - PBS site for kids with fantastic info for young students on Jazz musicians, Jazz history, etc.