[Dixielandjazz] Possible interest to all jazz fans!

[briantowers]

Ron Gable wrote:
"Not OKOM?"


Definitely not OKOM Ron.  A big event with a lot of bands  - I guess the
financing comes from Govt subsidies, i.e. the taxpayers?   Classic,
traditional jazz is virtually ignored - it does not exist ,as far as
the jazz establishment and the vested interests are concerned!

Brian Towers,
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> International Association for Jazz Education
> Brings World's Largest Jazz Conference to Toronto
>
> The International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) will hold its 30th
> Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, January 8 - 11, 2003.  The
> Fairmont Royal York, Sheraton Centre Toronto and the Crowne Plaza Centre
> Hotels, along with the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will host the
world's
> largest jazz gathering, with over 7,000 educators, musicians, enthusiasts
> and industry representatives from 35 countries expected to
attend............
etc