Links

Organisations

• IAJE NSW. The local branch of the Jazz Education Association, coordinates events for students and teachers. Sadly, now defunct.
• North Sydney Boys' High School jazz program. Australia's leading school-based jazz education program. Outstanding student ensembles.
• SIMA. The Sydney Improvised Music Association promotes contemporary jazz and runs the all ages Sound Lounge venue.
• The Jazzgroove Association presents weekly contemporary jazz concerts at the excelsior hotel (over 18's only), and releases cds by local artists.
• The Jazz Education Network. An American organisation rising out of the ashes of the old IAJE. Aims to build the jazz arts community by advancing education, promoting performance and developing new audiences.
• The Jazz Action Society NSW. A non-profit organisation with a mission to promote Australian Jazz and Jazz in Australia. Also run regular concert series open to all ages.

Resources

Here are some resources of use or interest to jazz educators and students.

• Articles and resources here on the Jazz Workshop website. Information about jazz and jazz improvisation for students and teachers.
• SR Jazz. Saul Richardson's jazz education site. SR Jazz is now the Jazz Workshop.
• Jazz Australia. The National Jazz Website project, www.jazz.org.au. Information about venues, gigs, bands, articles, reviews, and much more.
• All About Jazz. US based international site...all about jazz.
• Jazz Education, Saul Richardson's blog about jazz education. Includes lots of articles, ideas and tips useful for both teachers and students of jazz.

Shops

• Sax and Woodwind. Musical instrument retailer. Also sell brass instruments.
• In Tune Music. Musical instrument repair shop in Crows Nest, close to the Jazz Workshop.
• Trumps Music. Guitar shop in North Sydney, specialising in fine guitars and amps. Also repairs and setups.

Cool sites

• Swing City. John Morrison's great band, and fun website.
• The Mothership Orchestra. One of Australia's finest big bands, playing contemporary music and featuring many Australian compositions.
• Jazz Workshop Australia Site Map. Everything on our website at a glance.

Venues

Sadly, Sydney has no full time jazz venues. However, here is a list of what we do have. The list only includes venues open to under 18's. Venues not open to all ages need to take a hard look at themselves, and ask where their audience is supposed to come from?

• The Sound Lounge. Operated by the Sydney Improvised Music Association. Part of the Seymour Centre next to Sydney University. Features Australia's best contemporary jazz several nights a week.
  Corner of City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale. Phone 9351 7940.
• El Rocco Jazz Cellar. Downstairs at Bar Me, features a mix of mainstream jazz, lesser known players, and cabaret. Also hosts jam sessions. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
  154 Brougham St (Cnr William), Kings Cross. Phone 9368 0894.
• Places and Spaces present occasional jazz at the Factory Theatre in Marrickville. A great, comfortable venue with easy parking. Always first class jazz, usually contemporary.
  105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville. Phone 9550 3666.