The Inaugural Jazz Forward Award Winners

Today on The Tonearm, we're celebrating the inaugural Jazz Forward Award winners from All About Jazz. Since 1995, All About Jazz has been a driving force for jazz discovery. Now they're recognizing industry trailblazers who actively promote jazz awareness and culture.

We'll hear from four organizations reshaping how jazz connects with audiences worldwide. Ed Trefzger from JazzWeek tracks radio airplay across North America, giving artists and their teams vital exposure data. Jesus Perezagua's Oh! Jazz streams live performances from clubs globally, bringing the world's jazz rooms to your screen of choice. Thomas Marriott's Seattle Jazz Fellowship revives local jazz culture through community-focused programming. And Eddie Lee's Sligo Jazz Project transforms an Irish town into Europe's most inclusive jazz education festival each summer.

Each organization tackles different challenges, from measuring impact to building community to educating the next generation. Together, they show how jazz thrives through innovation and dedication.

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Featured Organizations and Award Information

• Jazz Forward Award Program - All About Jazz recognition of industry trailblazers promoting jazz awareness and culture
• JazzWeek - jazzweek.com - Radio airplay tracking for jazz recordings across North America
• Oh! Jazz - ohjazz.com - Live and on-demand streaming platform featuring jazz clubs worldwide
• Seattle Jazz Fellowship - seattlejazzfellowship.org - Nonprofit venue presenting live jazz in Seattle's Pioneer Square
• Sligo Jazz Project - sligojazz.ie - Annual summer school and festival in Sligo, Ireland
• Sligo Jazz YouTube Channel - YouTube - Concert footage and festival highlights
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