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Jerry Jazz Musician is a non-commercial website whose mission is to explore the culture of America with jazz as the centerpiece. We focus on publishing content geared toward readers with interests in jazz music, its rich history, and the culture it influenced – and was influenced by.

We regularly publish original interviews, poetry, literature, and art, and encourage our readers to share their own perspectives.

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The Phil Schaap Jazz Collection at Vanderbilt University

Phil Schaap (1951-2021) was one of the most prominent voices in New York radio since he began broadcasting in 1970.

This collection encompasses Phil’s recordings of his own radio broadcasts, interviews, and other live events over decades.

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