Jazz History Database

Contribute

The Jazz History Database is an active and growing library of materials focused on the preservation and education of the History of Jazz in New England. We invite jazz historians, musicians, family members, educators and students to contribute materials!

Quick File Upload

If your materials are already digitized, use the easy upload page to securely send your photos, audio, video, and more to the JHDB team.

Contribution Guide

Do you have historical materials that you would like to put into your computer? Check out this friendly guide to help you digitize photos, recordings, videos and more!

Contact the Team

Find out how to have the team digitize your materials for free! Send us your materials or request a team visit for on-site material digitization.

Contact us if you're interested in setting up a research program at your school - for academic credit. We have a full guide for that too!

Research at WPI

Prof. Falco talks about the Jazz History Database and the importance of preservation

The Holy Trinity of Milford, MA

Lecture by Steve Minichiello regarding Boots Mussulli, Ziggy Minichiello (Kelly), & Bob Varney

Jazzed

The official magazine of the Jazz Education Network (JEN)

Fred Taylor interviewed by Brian Barlow

Paul's Mall and Jazz Workshop owner Fred Taylor discusses his history and current work with radio personality Brian Barlow

Research Methods For Local/Regional Musicians

A lecture delivered at WPI by Chet Williamson

Jazz Riffing on a Lost Worcester

Jazz History Blog by Chet Williamson

ABOUT US

The Jazz History Database is a service of the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education. All materials have been processed and edited by faculty and students of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA. All items are used with the permission of contributors and are edited to remove copyrighted content for which permission is not explicitly provided.

The content in this site is provided for non-profit personal or scholarly use. No content may be resold, republished, or otherwise used for profit without the express permission of its respective copyright owner.