JazzTimes' robust recovery

As a JT subscriber, I'm very glad the magazine is back and I'm intrigued by their promise to cover more international jazz.

Have to say, though, I was mighty impressed with a recent digital edition of Jazziz.

Imagine: Reading a review and clicking on it to hear a sound sample of the reviewed CD; or clicking on an ad and hearing sound samples of the advertised CD.

JT and DB both need to follow that example and add to it with links to live clips, interviews, etc.

Here's hoping that the online component really takes off. As much a fan of long-form print journalism I am, the future life of the magazine will depend on how they capitalize on the opportunity to enhance their online platform!

HM: JazzTimes did enhance its online platform last winter, before the summer transfer of ownership. Actually capitalizing on its website is a challenge for JT or any other publication. But of course we all wish it comes up with a way to do that, and be a leader in the field.

Howard - Do you know if Gary Giddins' column is going to be in the revamped JT? I wrote to ask them and haven't received any response.

HM: I don't know. Last thing I was aware of, back in spring Gary agreed to write half as often (every other month rather than monthly).

Can you imagine if the Jazz Times publication was no longer around? I cannot. Your post is "music to my ears!"