The Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) is an international organization of all types of media professionals who document, promulgate, or appreciate jazz. As of 2012, it has approximately 300 members, including professional journalists, students, industry associates and supporting institutions, primarily in North America but also on other continents. The mission of the association is, "to promote high standards and respect for our works, to create a professional network, and to increase general interest in jazz." It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The president of the association (as of 2014) is jazz writer Howard Mandel. - Source: Wikipedia
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