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If nothing else, I use the internet everyday to do two things, catch up on news and check my favorite music sites for some knowledge. The amount of knowledgeable from writers and resources, both professional and amateur, available is simply astounding. While I frequent all the places listed in the sidebar titled "Other Places," two blogs in particular routinely captured my imagination, eyes, and ears:



I think a lot of the visitors here already know Destination Out self described as:

An mp-free jazz blog focusing on rare or out-of-print music. We generally publish twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays (or so). Songs will be available for about two weeks, and are for evaluation purposes only. Attend concerts. Buy music.

Essentially, they bring you around to the gems you probably knew nothing about. The comments are just as enlightening as the posts themselves. Not everything is my cup, but even what is not I can now speak to better than before. Other times, you'll find yourself amazed that you have been sleeping on someone for so long... Click the image above to visit.



Marc Myers has been listening to jazz since 1971. His knowledge runs as deep as any musician, writer, promoter, etc I have met or had casual contact with. His blog, JazzWax is a fascinating education in jazz primarily focusing on the days before those commonly featured here.

Style wise, his voice comes through nicely in his comments on music (a post about some legendary solos was the source material for a post here back in September) but his interviews in particular are fascinating. Most recently with 'Jazz Advocate' Dan Morgenstern (Part 1 / Part 2) they come across more like oral history rather than in support of a product or album like the impetus most interviews are based upon. Don't sleep on his David Amram interview (here) either, a fascinating artist. Click the image above to visit JazzWax.

I'd like to know where you visit and read the most, take a minute and let us know.