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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.
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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
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
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
Pianist Donald Vega 'Honored' That His All-Original, As I Travel, Is Up for Best Latin Jazz Album
This article was originally published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the January 2025 issue of their digital magazine. It was later...
Jason Sweet
Jan 1
Warren Wolf: Paying Tribute to Masters of the Vibraphone
This cover article by Jay Sweet was originally published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the November 2024 edition of their digital...
Jason Sweet
Nov 1, 2024
Bassist Brian Bromberg Pays Tribue to Scott LaFaro
This article was published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in their October 2024 issue of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Oct 1, 2024
Buster Williams: 'A Good Bass Player Knows How to be the GPS - the Radar'
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published by the New Jersey Jazz Society  in the September 2024 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Sep 1, 2024
Drummer Alvester Garnett's Artwork Ensemble Will Showcase Original Tunes
This article by Jay Sweet was originally published by the New Jersey Jazz Society  in the September 2024 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Sep 1, 2024
Saxophonist Mindi Abair Blends Her Jazz with a Taste of Wine
This article was originally published by the New Jersey Jazz Society in the July 2024 edition of their digital magazine. It was republished
Jason Sweet
Jul 1, 2024
Don Braden Interview: ‘Jazz Goes to the Movies’ Will Celebrate the Music and Stories Behind the Songs
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this article by Jay Sweet in the June 2024 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Jun 1, 2024
Esperanza Spaulding Interview on New Concerts, Improvisation, GRAMMY Win, & Influences
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this cover article by Jay Sweet in the May 2024 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
May 1, 2024
Stephane Wrembel Talks Django a Gogo Music Festival
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this article by Jay Sweet on April 18, 2024.
Jason Sweet
Apr 18, 2024
Terence Blanchard Interview on the Artistic and Cultural Diversity of New Orleans
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this cover article by Jay Sweet in the April 2024 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Apr 1, 2024
Camille Thurman Interview: 'I'm a Huge Dexter Gordon and Sarah Vaughan Fanatic'
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this article by Jay Sweet in the March 2024 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Mar 1, 2024
Tenor Saxophonist Joshua Redman's Music Connects with the 'American Experience"
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this article by Jay Sweet in the February 2024 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Feb 1, 2024
Celebrating Max Roach's Centennial with a New Performance of His Freedom Jazz Suite
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this article by Jay Sweet in the January 2024 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Jan 1, 2024
Count Basie's Scotty Barnhart on Becoming Director, New Record, & GRAMMY Nomination
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this cover article by Jay Sweet in the December 2023 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Dec 1, 2023
Giants of Jazz: Kenny Baron
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this cover article by Jay Sweet in the November 2023 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Nov 1, 2023
Trombonist Steve Davis' Sextet: AMix of Originals, Vintage Blue Note, and Songbook Standards
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this article by Jay Sweet in the October 2023 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Oct 1, 2023
Vincent Herring Interview: June Appearances at NYC’s Smoke, Syracuse Jazz Fest, & More
The New Jersey Jazz Society originally published this article by Jay Sweet in the July/August 2023 edition of their digital magazine.
Jason Sweet
Jul 1, 2023
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