What are your New Year's Resolutions this year? Ours include the completion of a Jazz Mandolin Method Book (est. Spring 2006) by Mel Bay. "Getting Into Jazz Mandolin, 20835BCD" is done and awaiting final proofing at the publisher. (More on this soon, hopefully!...)

We are also working on underwriting some musical events and educational opportunities dedicated to promoting Jazz Mandolin. In the past we've contributed to Mandofest, Americana Music Academy workshops, Jazz in June, Rigelfest, and the Plucked String Foundation. This year we're lining up exciting events to promote appearances by artists such as Mike Marshall, Hamilton de Holanda, and Don Stiernberg. Also in store are cooperative efforts in new mandolin designs with some of the 21st Century's most talented mandolin builders.

You can be a part of this force with your contributions and purchases in our JazzMando Merchandise Center. Pick up some cool signature apparel, Ear Warmer, shirts, strings, or picks today. All profits go toward promoting the art of Jazz Mandolin.

Happy New Year from all of us at JazzMando!

Posted by Ted at December 29, 2005 7:44 AM