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WRITTEN WORKS
In addition to his 30 Albums for 30 Years: 1964 - 1994 blog, Sweet has authored multiple books. His first was A History of American Music: An Origin Story 1750-1950 (Kendall Hunt). His most recent release is Ray Brown: His Life and Music (Equinox Publishing, 2025), the world's first official biography about jazz bass legend Ray Brown.
As a contributing editor of Jersey Jazz Magazine, Jay keeps a pulse on the history and latest developments in the jazz scene, interviewing legends such as George Benson, Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, and Joshua Redman. He has also written several articles and reviews for Oxford University Press, the Annual Jazz Review, Hal Leonard, and DownBeat.
Jay Sweet on "Ray Brown: His Life and Music"
Jay Sweet on “Ray Brown: His Life and Music”
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Eric Darius Brings His Smooth Saxophone Sound Home to New Jersey
This article, written by Jay Sweet, was initially published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the May 2026 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
May 1
Bassist Martin Wind’s ‘Chordless’Trio Adds Piano to Area AlbumRelease Performances
This article, written by Jay Sweet, was initially published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the April 2026 edition of their digital magazine . New Jersey Stage republished the article on their website on April 3rd, 2026.
Jason Sweet
Apr 3
Kirk Whalum: A Blend of LongtimeFavorites and Newer Songs from Epic Cool
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published in the March 2026 edition of the New Jersey Jazz Society digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Mar 3
Will Downing Brings His RomanticJazz-Infused R&B to NewJersey on Valentine’s Day
This article, written by Jay Sweet, was initially published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the April 2026 edition of their digital magazine . New Jersey Stage republished the article on their website on February 1st, 2026.
Jason Sweet
Jan 29
Pianist Sullivan Fortner’s Musical Roots Began in Church
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published in the January 2026 edition of the New Jersey Jazz Society digital magazine, where it was also featured on the cover.
Jason Sweet
Jan 7
Alan Broadbent: Hearing ‘Take Five’on the Radio Introduced Him to Jazz
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published in the November 2025 edition of the New Jersey Jazz Society digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Dec 2, 2025
Paquito D’Rivera: His Fascinationwith Jazz Began with BennyGoodman’s Carnegie Hall Concert
This article, written by Jay Sweet, was initially published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the November 2025 edition of their digital magazine .
Jason Sweet
Nov 4, 2025
Spyro Gyra’s Amazing Run:Jazz Blended with R&B, Latin,and Carribean Influences
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published in the October 2025 edition of the New Jersey Jazz Society digital magazine, where it...
Jason Sweet
Oct 2, 2025
Newest Jazz Couple, Steve and Abena KoomsonDavis, to Perform Selections from Where Is Love?
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the September 2025 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Sep 17, 2025
Ray Brown’s First Full Biography Dives into His Life, Legacy, and Jazz Mastery
This article written about Jay Sweet was originally published by No Treble in July 2025.
Jason Sweet
Jul 21, 2025
Vintage Vibe Tribe Plays West End
This article written about Jay Sweet was originally published by Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation in June 2025.
Jason Sweet
Jul 8, 2025
Pasquale Grasso Feels the Ferver
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published by DownBeat Magazine on June 24th, 2025.
Jason Sweet
Jul 8, 2025
Bassist Marcus Miller at Carteret PAC: A Mix of 'New Stuff' and 'Stuff I've Written Over the Years'
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published by the New Jersey Stage on June 1, 2025.
Jason Sweet
Jul 8, 2025
Drummer’s New Album,Set for July Release, Honors the Legends He Grew Up With
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the July 2025 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Jul 7, 2025
Kurt Rosenwinkel’s Entrepreneurial Art
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published by DownBeat Magazine in December 2024.
Jason Sweet
May 28, 2025
Endea Owens' Blend of 'Groove-Based' Music and Jazz Developed from Her Detroit Roots
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the April 2025 edition of their digital magazine....
Jason Sweet
Apr 7, 2025
Dan Pugach: Pushing the Big Band Forward to Feature More Original Music
This article, written by Jay Sweet, was initially published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the March 2025 edition of their digital...
Jason Sweet
Feb 27, 2025
Jazz First Worldwide Special featuring Atmospheric Trio, Ginger Johnson, Ebo Taylor, Themba, Gerardo Friscina & Toco, Timo Lassy, & More
Tony Poole, the host of the Jazz First podcast from Valencia, Spain, recently curated new Afro-Cuban, Latin, and Brazilian jazz releases...
Jason Sweet
Jan 31, 2025
Dave Stryker Interview: Collaboration with Arranger Brent Wallarab Developed During Work on a Wes Montgomery Documentary
This article, written by Jay Sweet, was initially published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the February 2025 edition of their digital...
Jason Sweet
Jan 30, 2025
JSJBF Album Review: Following Polaris – The Atmospheric Trio
This album review by Tom Baldino was published by the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation on January 17th, 2025.
Jason Sweet
Jan 17, 2025
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