NJFA
The National Jazz Foundation Archive
this page first published by John Wright, 27 August 1998
last update 14 March 2004
vintage@jabw.demon.co.uk
The NJFA is a unique national research and information centre available to jazz enthusiasts,
students and the general public. It is well stocked with rare books, discographies,
periodicals, photographs and memorabilia.
The collection has an emphasis on British material but foreign works, particularly American,
are also collected. It has substantial runs of all major
jazz magazines past and present including Cadence, Downbeat, Jazz Journal,
Jazz News, Melody Maker, Memory Lane, Mississippi Rag and Wire.
Current publications are purchased and the Archive acts as a repository,
to safeguard scarce and older materiaL, by accepting donations and bequests.
The materials are for use on the premises. (Note: the Archive is not a repository for recorded music, sheet music, band parts).
Requests for services and information can be made in person, by telephone or
by post. Enquiries are answered by specialist staff. Telephone: 0181 502 0181.
In Essex? Visit:
The National Jazz Foundation Archive
Loughton Library
Traps Hill
Loughton
Essex IGlO 1HD
Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
10.00am - 1.00pm
The NJFA maintains a close links with the national Sound Archive and the British Institute Of Jazz Studies;
together these three organisations form one of the largest jazz research collections outside the USA. With the support of
Essex County Council, it enjoys accomodation, staff assistance and secure storage of its valuable materials.
However, to enable the collection to continue
and grow, extra funds are always needed to
improve facilities, to make important purchases and to
expand the collection.
Be a Friend of the Archive by making a deed of covenant which allows the NJFA to recover
income tax, or using a CAF Charity Card making your contribution even more valuable, at no extra cost to you.
Needless to say, the money goes direct to the NJFA.
As a Friend, you will be entitled to special rates for enquiries, informed of new developments and receive regular newsletters.
You will also receive free entrance to the annual Celebrity Talk for yourself and a guest.
Make a Donation
Any donation, whether it be of materials or money, will contribute directly to the NJFA and will
increase and enhance the collection. Major donors are listed in the Archive.
Remember the Archive in your Will
If jazz is an important part of your life and has given you pleasure, why not remember the Archive in your
will so that future generations can enjoy looking back at the musicians, characters, events and milestones in jazz history.
Find out HOW YOU CAN HELP
PATRONS
John Dankworth (CBE)
Dame Cleo Laine (OBE)
Baron Dormand of Easington
The Archive has the support of:
Essex County Council
Jazz Services Ltd
National Sound Archive
Women's Jazz Archive
British Institute of Jazz Studies
The National Jazz Foundation Archive
is a registered charity, No 327894