- To maintain an Association of collectors of jazz recordings of all eras
and styles, whether the collectible medium be recordings, tapes or films,
and to encourage and promote both collecting and research in the related
fields of artist, label and discography/filmography.
- To advance the cause of jazz music by creating more recognition of
the great jazz musicians, by creating an atmosphere favorable to
increased public acceptance of jazz as a great American art form,
and by attracting more young musicians, listeners and patrons of the art
into the field of jazz music.
- To improve communications between and among collectors, dealers,
musicians and the public for the mutual benefit of all concerned
through the medium of publicity in local, national and international
publications and by means of directories and other listings.
- To issue and/or sponsor the promotions of publications which may
involve material of a discographical, historical or biographical nature
including a quarterly Journal of the Association.
- To issue and/or promote the issuance of recordings of great jazz
music including new material and historic jazz known to exists on
records, tapes, films and other forms of sound preservation.
- To promote meetings and the formation of local groups of
members for the purpose of exchanging ideas and implementing the
objectives of the Association.
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