The proliferation of digital music and the ubiquity of the Internet have created a very lucky marriage for jazz lovers. The Web is roaring with jazz listings, blogs, and music downloads. Here's a short list of some of our favorite sites.

	In many ways the granddaddy of Web-based music sites, AllMusic.com is a comprehensive database of biographies, discographies, and music maps that will send music lovers down a gleeful rabbit hole of musicology.
	The newest member of the SFJAZZ Collective, trumpeter Dave Douglas, maintains a blog on his label's Web site. In fact, he's got an interesting post up right now about his work with the Collective on the forthcoming Monk Project.
	America's music receives a fitting tribute from America's museum on Smithsonian Jazz. The site features the intriguing "This Day in Jazz History" feature, as well as comprehensive sections on legends like Armstrong and Ellington.
	Across the pond, the BBC maintains an excellent jazz site, featuring streaming programming, reviews, a jazz blog, and in-depth interviews and features for legendary jazz artists.
	Spring Season Sponsor, JazzTimes' site offers a good chunk of the excellent content, including an archive of CD and concert reviews and a rotating selection of mp3 downloads—all for free.
	For those who want more interaction in a Web site, JazzCorner hosts a message board they call the Speakeasy where jazz fans can haggle over reviews, top 10 lists, and the lineups of upcoming jazz festivals.
	Destination: Out was featured in a recent New York Times feature on the blogosphere's role in drawing attention to late-twentieth-century jazz. They post a steady diet of mp3s from out of print records. Also mentioned in the NYT article is Ethan Iverson (of piano trio The Bad Plus) and his intriguing blog, entitled Do The Math, and Ear of the Behearer, an archive of jazz recorded between 1970 and 1989.
	Bay Area-based jazz writer Forrest Dylan Bryant's blog, FOJAZZ, features his latest album reviews and thoughts on the jazz world.
	Local jazz radio station KCSM maintains an up-to-date “Jazz Datebook”. They also stream some of the best jazz on the Internet.
	M-Base creator Steve Coleman has made the lion's share of his discography available for free download. His philosopy for doing so is available here.

Of course, the beauty of the Web is that new information is constantly being updated, so check the blogrolls on these sites to keep up to date. And be sure to let us know some of your favorite blogs at suggestions@sfjazz.org.

SFJAZZ's new associate director of education, Cory Combs, will teach the Discover Jazz course this spring.

Though the web is an exceedingly convenient resource, nothing replaces interacting with jazz—and fellow jazz fans—in person. That's the idea behind our Discover Jazz course, a semi-annual series of evening classes presented in association with the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco.

Each Discover Jazz class is an enlightening mixture of music, video, and insightful discussions with guest artists and educators, taught by SFJAZZ's new associate director of education, Cory Combs—a distinguished jazz musician in his own right. Combs' latest album, Valencia, was named "one of 2006's finest slices of modern jazz" by All About Jazz.

John Santos will be the Discover Jazz guest artist on Thurs, Feb 1.

February 1      Jazz History: Early Days Through 1950
February 8      Jazz History: 1950 Through the Present
February 15    Music of Thelonious Monk
February 22    Jazz and Visual Arts/Photography (w/poet & art critic Bill Berkson)
March 1          Developing Your Jazz Library: CDs and Downloads

Whether you're a jazz aficionado or a newcomer, Discover Jazz offers a unique, entertaining opportunity to learn more about the music’s history, culture, and ongoing development. Sign up today online or by calling the SFJAZZ Box Office at (800) 225-2277.



SFJAZZ Members enjoy access to some of our most unique insider events and this Spring Season is no exception. Check out what's coming up for Members:

Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs tomorrow night at Herbst Theatre for SFJAZZ Members.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, January 26, 8PM - This Friday the legendary South African a cappella group performs exclusively for SFJAZZ Members at the Herbst Theater. Tickets are still available!

Open Rehearsal of the SFJAZZ Collective (February 15, 7-9PM, Masonic Center California Room) - Join SFJAZZ Executive Director Randall Kline for a wine reception, then witness the SFJAZZ Collective rehearse their all-new 2007 repertoire. An enlightening Q & A with the band will follow. Open to Patron Level Members and above.

Discounted Tickets - SFJAZZ Members can purchase discounted tickets to the Collective's 3PM March 11 performance. Select Collective members will be autographing their new CD Live 2006: 3rd Annual Concert Tour . Order this limited edition (3000 hand-numbered copies) double-disc set today.

Fred Hersch Members-Only Concert (March 8, 7PM, SFMOMA) – This SOLD OUT event at the SFMOMA will feature Fred Hersch interpreting Thelonious Monk’s on solo piano. Part of the Spring Season's Monk Project.

Free Event for SFJAZZ Members: Members Listening Party with Orrin Keepnews

Members Listening Party (May 3, 6PM, Yerba Buena Center Forum) Riverside records founder Orrin Keepnews will unearth rarities from Thelonious Monk's discography and tell stories about the famed pianist's creative process. SFJAZZ Members receive two (2) free tickets to this event, while supplies last. Part of the Spring Season's Monk Project.

Join SFJAZZ today to take advantage of these very special events!