Blue note.

According to this article by Paul de Barros in today's Seattle Times, the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) will soon be no more. Hobbled by growth that outstripped management's ability to maintain and fund, of all things, the organization will go into Chapter 7 bankruptcy and be liquidated. For students, teachers, musicians, critics and fans, it's a sad development. A detailed note from IAJE board president Chuck Owen appears on the front page of the organization's website.

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[semi-ignorant observer]

Well, that does leave the International Association of Schools of Jazz, but that does seem to be more European and South American focused than this group.