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The original Jerry Jazz Musician logo, created in 1997 by artist Judd Guitteau – from a concept by website founder Joe Maita
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Dear Reader:
For over 20 years, Jerry Jazz Musician has been a non-commercial website whose mission is to explore American culture with jazz music as the centerpiece. The result is an online literary magazine contributed to by a community made up of hundreds of authors, poets and artists. Their work can be seen throughout the site – in major poetry collections, short stories, book reviews, essays, and art.
The decision to keep the publication commercial-free has not come without challenges. While this “labor of love” keeps me focused and energized, significant personal costs of time and money often pose challenges to its regular publication.
With that in mind, if Jerry Jazz Musician has had a positive impact on your life, if you enjoy it and learn from it, and if you share my desire to see it expand into an even more rewarding experience, I respectfully request that you please consider making a one-time or ongoing donation. Your support can make a significant difference.
Please click here if you would like to make a contribution.
With appreciation,
Joe Maita
Editor/Publisher
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Listen to the 1963 recording of Gene Ammons playing Jimmy Dorsey’s composition, “I’m Glad There Is You,” with Patti Brown (piano); George Duvivier (bass); and Ed Shaughnessy (drums). [Universal Music Group]
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