Following the dissolution of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) in April of this year, more than 35 leaders from the jazz education community and its affiliated industries gathered in suburban Chicago to discuss the need for an organization geared to serve professionals and students in the jazz education field.

The meetings were facilitated by Gene Wenner of Arts & Education Consultants, Bob Breithaupt of Jazz Arts Group and Matt Carter of Music Crossroads. One June 1, after two days of discussion and deliberations, the group enthusiastically agreed to form Jazz Education Network. The association will be focused on advancing and expanding jazz education, jazz performance opportunities and jazz audiences.

The mission statement for the organization states: The Jazz Education Network is dedicated to building the jazz arts community by advancing education, promoting performance and developing new audiences.

The Network is in the process of filing for non-profit organization status. Once complete, it will begin the work of developing programs, events and attracting membership. For more information about this network, please visit their site online.

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