In Reply to: Where is the jazz audience? posted by plantsman on March 21, 2011 at 05:34:54:
Living in NYC I see/hear lots of jazz.
I have seen a slight decline in attendance for some of the annual festivals I attend. But on the other hand, there are a lot more 'new' venues for jazz, mostly in Brooklyn and most are smaller spaces, which I think is a good thing...jazz is not for stadiums and massive Halls, unless we are looking at Big Band and Orchestras of course.
I have seen a fair number of young people (under 35-40) coming out to hear the music. So I think there is continuing lineage for the jazz tradition.
And there are so many new music out, technology makes the process of recording/releasing quality music so easy...well at least easier(maybe cheaper too) than a few decades ago.
CyberWorld is now the home of the self produced/promoted artist.
Jazz is alive and well. Long live Jazz!
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