The Jazz Voyager

The Jazz Voyager has recuperated from the music and fun of the Atlanta Jazz Festival and is heading to Zurich and then on to Ulster, Switzerland to visit the Swiss jazz archive that calls itself SwissJazzOrama. Founded 1989 in Rheinfelden as Pro Jazz Switzerland, it has been located in Uster near Zurich since 1998. The society has members from all over Switzerland.

The repository collects and archives all kind of sound carriers, pictures, literature and other testimonies from the Jazz universe. It registers these documents in databases that are continuously updated and provide quick access. The currently houses more than 6000 Shellac records, 18000 LPs, 7000 CDs, 600 Videos, 3000 Magazines, 1300 Books, 2000 photos and 2400 posters.

SwissJazzOrama develops concepts for theme-centered exhibitions, which are publicly shown at the Jazz Gallery in the Uster “Music Container” and at several events such as jazz festivals. People can access the archives and for scientific purposes, SJO specialists may support search, compilation and evaluation of relevant data.

Maintaining a very good relationship with the Swiss Jazz schools, the SwissJazzOrama can provide contact to related institutions in Switzerland and abroad. Membership is open to all persons interested in culture. To further investigate head to Ackerstrasse 45 CH 8610 in Uster or call +41 (0)44 940 19 82. Opening Hours of the Gallery, the Shop, and the Fonoteca Listening station are Tuesday to Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm and closed Monday. Free entry! #jazzvoyager#wannabewhereyouare

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