Jazz Improv Magazine Information

Jazz Improv Magazine was founded in 1997 by Eric Nemeyer. The quarterly publication ranged from 160 to 304 pages, incl. 1 or 2 companion CDs each issue, with full-length tracks by jazz stars and emerging artists. Jazz Improv Magazine was the direct product of Mr. Nemeyer's three decades of experience as a music industry professional-performing, composing/arranging, teaching, recording, publishing. As the exclusive Founder, Creator, Publisher, President and 100% company shareholder of Jazz Improv, beginning with the magazine's inception in 1997 & continuing to 2008, Mr. Nemeyer built the customer base of subscribers & advertisers & developed the nationwide and international distribution network of leading retail chains (Tower, Barnes & Noble, Borders & others) that sold Jazz Improv. In 2005, Mr. Nemeyer, solely and exclusively, founded, created and launched the monthly Jazz Improv NY Magazine (print+digital) incl. interviews, reviews, articles, comprehensive listings of jazz events. In an effort, to build the Jazz Improv brand, Mr. Nemeyer, solely and exclusively, created the concept & business plan for Jazz Improv LIVE, a 4-day convention in NY in 2007. As Producer, he created 80 panels & workshops; 100 performances by leading & emerging artists, created all marketing and DM plans and materials, advertising & PR copy, sold sponsorships to industry participants & directed all other sponsorship sales & activities. In July 2009 Jazz Improv published its final issue.