Jazz Historian & Reviewer Scott Yanow On Why He Loves Jazz

2015 is my 40th year as a jazz journalist, having started at the age of 3 (well, maybe a little later). I have written 11 books thus far, over 800 liner notes, and approximately 20,000 record reviews through the years. I review CDs regularly for five magazines (Downbeat, Jazziz, Jazz Inside, the Jazz Rag from England and the Los Angeles Jazz Scene), write liner notes, press biographies and press releases for artists and labels, and offer informational lists for sale to independent jazz musicians. I’m always open to working on new assignments, discovering new artists and hearing more great jazz. Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/