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The Christian Jazz Artists Network
celebrates and promotes the diversity and infinite variety of jazz music! We
believe that jazz is a gift from the Creator to be enjoyed and
savored!
The Creator loves diversity and so do we! Jazz music, with its roots
coming from spirituals, church, and the blues, has birthed a myriad of
musical styles. Therefore we do not promote one style of jazz only. Neither
do we discriminate on this basis either in any way. Instead, we celebrate
and promote jazz in it's many forms, encouraging an open heart, open mind,
and open attitude of acceptance and appreciation for the creativity and
infinite musical ideas of others!
The Christian Jazz
Artists Network is interdenominational, and
acceptance of one another,
regardless of what race we are, or what church we attend is of utmost
importance. We also encourage acceptance of others who may not share our
faith or theological persuasions. Jesus taught all His followers
to, "love your
neighbor as yourself" and that includes accepting others as equals. After
all God loves everyone and we are all created in His image - not just
us Christians!
We are exhorted in the
Bible to "Accept one another as Christ has accepted you, to the glory of
God". (Romans 15:7)
A Christian jazz artist is simply a Christian who
plays, writes, arranges, and records
jazz to the glory of God!
Whether at a jazz worship service, in
a church or concert setting, or even
in a club or studio, a Christian jazz
artist plays his/her music to the
glory of God and delights in doing so!
In this way, the Christian jazz artist
can celebrate his/her musical gifts
and offer them up with thanksgiving
and joy, while sharing joy, jazz, and
faith with others! Notice in the
definition above it states that the
Christian jazz artist plays his/her
music to the glory of God.
Moreover, the Bible says "Whatever you
do, do all to the glory of God" (I Cor.
10:31).
Read article " What Is A
Christian Jazz Artist Anyway?
Read
Article
"Jazz: Sinful Or Spiritual?"
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CJA Network Compilation CD's
Features our
network members playing great jazz arrangements of favorite hymns! This is a,
"must have" recording and destined to become a classic..."one of the finest
collection of jazz hymns ever compiled!!" Coveris a wide variety of jazz
flavorings!
Complete
track list and audio excerpts here!
Only 13.99!
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Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Our second compilation CD
features our network artists... 14 great tracks featuring a wide variety of
jazz flavorings!! Straight Ahead, Smooth, Swing, Funk, Latin, Contemporary and
more!
Only 13.99!
Complete track list and
audio samples
here!
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Great
Jazz Educational Material! |
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We consider
jazz music a gift to be savored and enjoyed! And that includes the joy
of studying and learning more about jazz! Make sure and
check out all the great Jazz educational material located on our Jazz Ed Pages! We have some of the top jazz musicians offering the
finest jazz, blues, and gospel instructional material you can find in one spot!
Visit
Songs Of David Jazz Education pages! |
Music Theory
Ear Training
Transcriptions
Instruction for all instruments
DVD, CD-r, VHS
Software
Books
And much more!
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The
Christian Jazz Artists Network
Statement
of purpose:
• To provide an organization for Jazz Artists who are Christians.
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To promote the connection between
spirituality, creativity, jazz, and our faith in God.
• To create a network/community that connects us together so we can celebrate our musical gifts and share our
resources with each other and others.
• To provide an
organization where we can promote, encourage, and maintain a market
for Christian Jazz Artists.
• To establish a visible internet presence that provides testimony, promotes evangelism, encouragement,
strength, and support to other musicians/fans who are interested in jazz.
• To provide a central webpage where relevant material such as
articles, interviews, jazz education, music theory, and technique is made
available for the benefit of others.
Our network is a community that goes
beyond music and unites us for a greater cause...spreading the good news
that the Creator God has given us life, Jesus, salvation, and the gift of
jazz music to share and overflow to others.
If you are a Christian Jazz Musician who is
interested in joining our network
contact us!
Meet the
founder of the CJA Network
here!
Read testimonials/comments about our network
here!
Read article
"What Is A
Christian Jazz Artist Anyway?
Read
Article
"Jazz: Sinful Or Spiritual?"
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Christian
Jazz Artist Network Directory |
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Read the latest/past issues of the CJA Network Newsletter
here!
Christian Musicians Directory
here!
Past Interviews/newsletters
with network artists and much more here!
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Subscribe
to our newsletter here! |
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Jazz
In Church - Relevant Articles on Jazz in the Sanctuary
here!
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For
the latest charts/arrangements for use in church, vespers, worship!
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SSongs, charts, and orchestrations
to help you integrate more Jazz-flavored styles into your worship sets! |
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Radio program featuring
CJA Artists! |
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Jazz
With Pizzazz!
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Our Jazz
Radio program features top jazz musicians from around the world! At
Smooth Pizzazz it's not about hype... it's all about the music. Let your
ears be the sole judge!
All kinds of jazz
music...Afro-Cuban, Latin, Smooth Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Straight ahead,
Be-bop, Big Band, Jazz vocals, Jazz Hymns, Instrumentals... all these and more
are covered!
Music that inspires, uplifts, and encourages!
Listen
to Smooth Pizzazz Radio Now!
Audio samples from our
network artists are just a
click away! Choose
from 100's of CD's to preview!
Hear
CJA Network Artists Music Now! |
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We support and contribute to Heifer
International!
  
Heifer has a
vision and goal for our planet...ending hunger around the entire world
and saving the earth in the process! Can you envision a world without hunger?
Heifer does and has a game plan to make it happen!
“These children don’t
need a cup, they need a cow.”- Dan West, Founder
Heifer envisions…
A world of communities
living together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a
healthy planet.
Heifer’s mission is…
To work with communities to end hunger and poverty and
to care for the earth.
Heifer's strategy is…
To “pass on the gift.” As
people share their animals’ offspring with others – along with their
knowledge, resources, and skills – an expanding network of hope, dignity,
and self-reliance is created that reaches around the globe.
Heifer’s History
This simple idea of giving families a source of food
rather than short-term relief caught on and has continued for over 60 years.
Today, millions of families in 128 countries have been given the gifts of
self-reliance and hope.
Read more about Heifer’s History
>> here!
www.heifer.org
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