ARJAZZ Journal for Artistic Research in Jazz – inaugural edition (May, 2025)

ARJAZZ Journal for Artistic Research in Jazz

ARJAZZ – Journal for Artistic Research in Jazz is an international, digital, open-access and peer-reviewed journal presenting the current development of artistic research in jazz.

ARJAZZ presents multimedia publications and uses the Research Catalogue for submission, peer-review and publication processes. All submissions are subject to single-blind peer-reviews as well as a dialogue between author(s) and steering committee.

The International Network for Artistic Research in Jazz (INARJ) was founded 2019 in reaction to the increasing relevance of artistic perspectives in the academic discourses in jazz research. INARJ organizes regular symposia as a platform for knowledge exchange and connection between artistic jazz researchers worldwide.

ARJAZZ – Journal for Artistic Research in Jazz is published by INARJ in cooperation with the following universities (in alphabetical order):

Birmingham City University (BCU, United Kingdom) – hosting institutional platform
JAM MUSIC LAB Private University of Jazz and Popular Music (JMLU, Austria)
Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (KCB, Belgium)
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD, Scotland)

Steering Committee:
Andrew Bain (Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama)
Mike Fletcher (Birmingham City University)
Monika Herzig (JAM MUSIC LAB Private University of Jazz and Popular Music)
Matthias Heyman (Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel)
Michael Kahr (JAM MUSIC LAB Private University of Jazz and Popular Music)

Contact:
michael.fletcher@bcu.ac.uk
monika.herzig@jammusiclab.com
kahr@jammusiclab.com

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INARJ was established in 2019 in reaction to the increasing relevance of artistic perspectives in the academic discourses in jazz research. This website provides a platform for knowledge exchange and connection between artistic jazz researchers worldwide. The news/blog section informs about current activities, open calls and funding opportunities. News about the network’s annual conference and publications are announced in the relevant sections. The network welcomes followers and new contributors (please fill out the form in the connect/participate section in order to receive author access).

INARJ founding members: