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The Jazz Journalists Association is a membership organization founded in 1986. We promote the creation and dissemination of accurate, ethical, informed journalism on all jazz’s genres, and encourage innovative use of media to spur the growth, development and education of audiences for jazz. Public programs include Seeing Jazz Photography Master Classes, The Buzz podcast, celebrations of Jazz Heroes and Jazz Awards, and the website JJANews.org. Theme "Big Vic" composed by John Michaels Featuring Makaya McCraven Geoff Vidaland Mark Dunlap recorded by Doug Hewitt. Podcast edited by Wiz Petta.

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The Buzz: The JJA Podcast

The Buzz: Bilingual Jazz Journalism - Tomas Pena and Jose Masso, hosted by Michael Ambrosino

February 03, 2025 • The Jazz Journalists Association

Tomas Peña, jazz journalist of breadth with unique ties to his Puerto Rican heritage, and José Massó, best known as a Boston broadcaster (and Jazz Hero) who takes a multi-media approach to full communication of the arts in life -- speak to JJA member Michael Ambrosino, producer of Los Olvidados, a radio documentary about Pan-Latin influences on jazz.

Eight nominees for our 2025 Book of the Year Awards, and 15 Honorable Mentions, are posted at JJANews.org, along with other articles from our international membership. Please also take a look at The Jazz Omnibus: 21st Century Photos and Writings by Members of the Jazz Journalists Association, available online and wherever books are sold.

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For more from the Jazz Journalists Association, go to JJANews.org.