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Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance records, 1921-2003

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance
Title
Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance records
Dates
1921-2003 (inclusive)
1995-2003 (bulk)
Quantity
9 linear feet
Collection Number
XOE_CPNWS0068pnwjazz (collection)
Summary
The collection contains records documenting the scheduling and promotion of regional performances by jazz musicians and groups.
Repository
Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English.
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Historical Note

The Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance was formed in August, 1992, by Bellingham area jazz producers David Keller and Jud Sherwood, in order to bring regional and national jazz artists to Bellingham. In 1995, the PNJA incorporated as a non-profit organization in order to become eligible for city and arts grants, and selected a board of directors. Over the next several years, the PNJA brought dozens of notable performers to the area, including Steve Allen, Herb Ellis, Diana Krall, Poncho Sanchez, Dee Daniels, Buddy Collette, Buddy DeFranco, Leroy Vinnegar and Lionel Hampton and Maria Muldaur. In addition, PNJA engaged in a number of jazz-related charitable and educational endeavors in the community.

The Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance focused heavily on bringing quality jazz entertainment to Bellingham while maintaining reasonable ticket prices. The organization obtained funding through corporate sponsorship, individual memberships, and grants, such as the Bellingham Motel and Hotel Tax Fund. After Jud Sherwood resigned from the board in 1997, and David Keller in 2001, Don Beasley served as president until the PNJA closed operations in 2005, due to increasing financial difficulties.

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Content Description

The Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance records include correspondence, promotional materials, administrative records, programs and events, photographs documenting the scheduling and promotion of regional performances by local and national jazz musicians and groups.

The Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance Records provide a thorough documentation of the organization’s entire history, from its inception in August 1992, through its non-profit incorporation in 1995, to its dissolution in 2005.

The PNJA records contain detailed administrative records, including meeting minutes, articles of incorporation and 501-C3 documentation, and strategic planning documents. Financial records provide a thorough documentation of the PNJA’s income and expenditures, grants, advertising, fundraising activities, and corporate sponsorship. The activities and events series documents most of the artists brought to Bellingham by the PNJA, as well as special events such as the Jazz Literature series and the PNJA Jazz Film series. The records for individual artists include biographies, promotional materials, photographs, and performance information such as contracts. PNJA Educational and charitable activities are also documented, including the Western Washington University Jazz Symposium with Buddy Collette, and Whatcom County High School Jazz Clinics. Lastly, there is a collection of posters and fliers representing a large variety of PNJA-sponsored events.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance records, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance records are organized in accordance with the following series and subseries arrangement:

  • Series I. PNJA Administrative Records, 1992 - 2005.
  • Series II. PNJA Financial Records, 1992 - 2005.
    • Sub-series 1 Income and Expenditures, 1993 - 2005.
    • Sub-series 2 Grants, 1994 - 2005.
    • Sub-series 3 Advertising, 1993 - 2003.
    • Sub-series 4 Fundraising and Sponsorship, 1994 - 2004.
  • Series III. Activities and Events, 1992 - 2005.
    • Sub-series 1 Charitable Activities, 1995 - 2002
    • Sub-series 2 Educational Activities, 1994 - 2003.
    • Sub-series 3 Season Information, 1993 - 2004.
    • Sub-series 4 Artists and Performances, 1992 - 2005.
    • Sub-series 5 Special Events, 1996 - 2004.
  • Series IV. Publications, 1995 - 2004
  • Series V. PNJA Photographs, 1996 and undated.
  • Series VI. PNJA Recordings, 1995 - 1998.

Acquisition Information

Donated by David Keller from the Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance in 2003.

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Subject Terms

  • Arts fund raising -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- History -- Sources.
  • Arts publicity -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- History -- Sources.
  • Community life -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- History -- Sources.
  • Concerts -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Planning -- History -- Sources.
  • Jazz -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- History -- Sources
  • Jazz -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Instruction and study -- History -- Sources.
  • Jazz -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Photographs -- Sources.
  • Jazz -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Posters -- Sources.
  • Jazz musicians -- Photographs -- Sources.
  • Jazz musicians -- History -- Sources.
  • Newsletters -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Sources.
  • Nonprofit organizations -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Finance -- History -- Sources.
  • Nonprofit organizations -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Management -- History -- Sources.
  • Nonprofit organizations -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Marketing -- History -- Sources.
  • Nonprofit organizations -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Strategic planning -- History -- Sources.
  • Performing arts -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- History -- Sources.
  • Special events -- Washington (State) -- Bellingham -- Planning -- History -- Sources.

Corporate Names

  • Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance (creator)

Finding aid prepared by Victor Burgett
2006

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