JazzTimes Magazine

Pros: packed with info on past and current jazz
Cons: you can't hear the music they describe

It would be nice if we could count on radio stations to consistently introduce us to the best new music. It would be great if the best developments were placed right in front of us. Sadly, I find that I often must seek out interesting new (or old) ...

Pros: balance of present and past, diverse coverage
Cons: too slangy sometimes

Whether you enjoy a particular re-released album by Charles Mingus or you've just discovered Louis Armstrong, JazzTimes is a good resource. The magazine pays homage to jazz legends and history at the same time that it stays current. Each issue interviews...