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Universal Music Group<\/a>\u2018s<\/strong> Global Classics & Jazz division has launched Everything Jazz<\/strong>, a new digital platform and online store dedicated to jazz music and culture.<\/p>\n Announced on Thursday (April 16), the platform<\/a> has been developed in partnership with labels including Blue Note, Verve, Impulse!, Decca<\/a>, Fontana, <\/strong>and ECM<\/strong>. It combines a curated retail offering with editorial content, positioning itself as a centralized destination for jazz releases and storytelling aimed at a global audience.<\/p>\n The platform follows a phased international rollout of online stores across Europe \u2014 including local stores in France<\/strong> and the United Kingdom<\/strong> \u2014 as well as Japan<\/strong>, Australia<\/strong>, Canada<\/strong>, and the United States<\/strong>.<\/p>\n According to UMG, Everything Jazz<\/strong> offers access to catalog and new releases, including premium vinyl reissue series such as Blue Note\u2019s Tone Poet<\/strong> and Classic Vinyl editions, alongside Verve\u2019s<\/strong> Vault and Acoustic Sounds series. The platform also features editorial content including artist interviews and long-form features on both contemporary and legacy acts.<\/p>\n \u201cThe response to Everything Jazz from both fans and artists shows how vital jazz is today, as both a growing, global movement and through thriving local scenes around the world,\u201d said Tina Poyser<\/strong>, Vice President of Everything Jazz.<\/p>\n \u201cThe future of jazz is deeply entwined with its fascinating history and diverse recorded legacy, and the expansion of Everything Jazz reflects both the depth of the catalogue and fans\u2019 enduring passion for quality and excellence,\u201d Poyser<\/strong> added.<\/p>\n \u201cThe response to Everything Jazz from both fans and artists shows how vital jazz is today, as both a growing, global movement and through thriving local scenes around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Tina Poyser<\/strong>, Everything Jazz<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Led by a dedicated team of curators, writers, editors, and producers, Everything Jazz<\/strong> features exclusive interviews with artists including Samara Joy<\/strong>, Julian Lage<\/strong>, Gregory Porter<\/strong>, Jon Batiste<\/strong>, Brandee Younger<\/strong>, Jeff Goldblum<\/strong>, Maya Delilah<\/strong>, and Jacob Collier<\/strong>, alongside in-depth features on artists such as John Coltrane<\/strong>, Ella Fitzgerald<\/strong>, Norah Jones<\/strong>, and Charles Lloyd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The launch coincides with Everything Jazz\u2019s<\/strong> first major initiative, (Re)Discover Jazz<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 a month-long series of 20<\/strong> digital lessons curated by the platform\u2019s editorial team, exploring the genre\u2019s history, key subgenres, artists, and labels, to mark Jazz Appreciation Month<\/strong> in April.<\/p>\n The initiative has attracted hundreds of registered fans following an exclusive preview to mailing list subscribers in January 2026<\/strong>, according to the company, and is now available online, with plans to expand into multiple languages.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly exciting to see a store dedicated to the best in jazz launched on a global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n Jamie Krents<\/strong>, Universal Music Enterprises and Verve Label Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Don Was<\/strong>, President of Blue Note Records, said: \u201cEverything Jazz has done tremendous work building an essential jazz destination, combining great storytelling with expert curation. Blue Note is thrilled to see them continue to expand their reach and spread their passion for jazz with audiences around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Jamie Krents<\/strong>, President and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises and Verve Label Group, added: \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly exciting to see a store dedicated to the best in jazz launched on a global scale. With strong curation and a wealth of editorial content and features, the team at Verve is excited to see Everything Jazz become a meaningful destination for anyone interested in the genre.\u201d<\/p>\n Beyond the digital platform, Everything Jazz<\/strong> has partnered with leading jazz festivals worldwide, including the Festival International de Jazz de Montr\u00e9al<\/strong>, Melbourne International Jazz Festival<\/strong>, Love Supreme<\/strong>, and the EFG London Jazz Festival<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The partnerships have involved festival activations, exclusive product offerings, and on-site editorial coverage.<\/p>\n About the partnership, Tom Lewis<\/strong>, President of Fontana Records, said: \u201cEverything Jazz is a powerful vote of confidence in the global strength of jazz today. The genre is thriving, and the platform has quickly established itself as one of its most dynamic and authoritative destinations. This marks an exciting new global chapter for the platform.\u201d<\/p>\n The launch of Everything Jazz<\/strong>\u00a0is the latest in a series of moves by\u00a0UMG<\/strong>\u00a0to expand the reach of its jazz operations globally. Last year, the company\u00a0launched dedicated Blue Note Records and Deutsche Grammophon labels in China<\/a>\u00a0via its Universal Music Greater China division, focused on scouting and supporting rising Chinese talent.<\/p>\n In\u00a02022<\/strong>,\u00a0UMG<\/strong>\u00a0launched Blue Note Records Africa<\/a>, an imprint dedicated to signing jazz artists from across the African continent.<\/p>\n Interest in jazz catalog has also attracted investment beyond the major labels: Primary Wave<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0struck a partnership last year for the catalog, name, and likeness rights of late jazz pianist Dave Brubeck<\/a>.<\/p>\n Music Business Worldwide<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.musicbusinessworldwide.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Universal Music Group\u2018s Global Classics & Jazz division has launched Everything Jazz, a new digital platform and online store dedicated to jazz music and culture. 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