[JPL] WORLD'S FIRST JAZZ RECORD LABEL WITH AUDIO & VIDEO CONTENT EXCLUSIVELY FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD LAUNCHED BY NU JAZZ ENTERTAINMENT!

[Marketing]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
 
Contact Info:
E-mail:  <mailto:marketing at view.com> radio at nujazzentertainment.com
Website: www.nujazzentertainment.com <http://www.nujazzentertainment.com/> 
 
Debut Launch: June 2008
 
NU JAZZ ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE WORLD'S FIRST JAZZ RECORD
LABEL WITH AUDIO & VIDEO CONTENT EXCLUSIVELY FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
 
(New York, NY) - Nu Jazz Entertainment--a long time producer of high quality
audio and video content in the genre of jazz--announced the launch of two
new labels, dedicated to the production and distribution of audio & video
recordings--exclusively for digital download. 
 
"Nu" Jazz for a "Nu" Era
Nu Jazz Entertainment founder Jerald Miller, has announced the formation of
two separate labels, to release high definition video and audio
content--exclusively for digital download in the genre of jazz.  Nu Jazz
Records and Nu Jazz Video are the first labels of their type in the
industry-dedicated to providing high quality audio and video releases of
emerging, and soon to be, legends in jazz. 

Nu Jazz Entertainment will release over 30 audio & video projects per year.
The current slate of releases include projects from: Award-winning Tenor &
Soprano saxophonist, Jimmy Greene;  a rising star in percussion, Drummer,
Geoff Clapp;  longtime Wynton Marsalis sideman, Alto Saxophonist, Wess
"Warmdaddy" Anderson;  a fiery new Baritone saxophonist, named Jason
Marshall;  and one of the original Tough Young Tenors, and current Jazz at
Lincoln Center member, Walter Blanding, Jr., on Tenor saxophone.  "With the
emergence of new technologies over the last 10 years, it's important to make
great performances in Jazz available to all who wish to see them", says Mr.
Miller. "By making all of our audio and video products available exclusively
for digital download, we're able to bring new performances to jazz lovers
around the world on a consistent, and almost instantaneous basis."
"Furthermore", Miller continues, "by maintaining our own production staff,
we become the first jazz label to have audio and video assets for 100% of
our in-house produced releases."
 
Delivering "Nu" Music in a "Nu" Way
All releases will be available for digital download directly from both the
label's website ( <http://www.nujazzentertainment.com/>
www.nujazzentertainment.com <http://www.nujazzentertainment.com/> ), and
major music download services (iTunes, Zune Marketplace, Amazon, eMusic,
etc.).  Additionally, music and video content from Nu Jazz Entertainment
will be available on over 450 other download services, in over 50 countries,
around the globe.  In a forward thinking approach to music distribution, the
label will also become the first jazz label in the industry to offer all of
their releases for purchase on specially manufactured "Digital Music Cards".
"Digital Music Cards", explains label founder Jerald Miller, "are
pre-manufactured plastic cards, which contain album artwork on the front,
and a unique download 'scratch off' code on the back, with instructions on
how to redeem the cards."
 
Purchasing Product from the Nu Jazz Website
Jazz fans will be able to purchase product directly from the Nu Jazz website
in virtually any format necessary for their portable or home music system.
Regular audio track downloads (MP3) retail between $.99 and $1.99 depending
upon song length, while high-quality audio tracks (WAV) retail between $1.49
and $2.49.  All video single tracks (MPEG4 or MOV) retail between $1.99 and
$2.99, while an entire video album (MPEG2, MPEG4, or MOV) retails for
$12.99.


For those fans who still want physical product, there will be an option to
purchase a CD on demand for $12.99 or DVD on demand for $16.99.  Consumers
are also able to purchase Baseball caps, T-shirts, Sweatshirts--or a variety
of other artist and label related merchandise--from the Nu Jazz Store on the
label website.
 
Digital Music Cards
Two versions of the digital music cards will be available for each release.
One version contains the "Digital Music Album", and allows the purchaser to
download the audio files with specially developed bonus features--such as
audio interviews or photos--and retails for $9.99.  The second version
allows the purchaser to download the entire audio album--plus a full-length
concert video--with bonus features. Each card contains different artwork and
different bonus items, in addition to a digital discount coupon from the Nu
Jazz Store--to be used for purchases of merchandise from the company's
website.

To deliver content on the digital music cards, Nu Jazz Entertainment has
partnered with FizzkicksTM -- the ground breaking digital music delivery
system, helmed by Aaron Burton. "We're excited to be working with Jerald
Miller and the Nu Jazz family, in helping to expand the reach of jazz to its
fans around the world." says Burton. "The depth and variety of audio and
video content produced by Nu Jazz Entertainment, is perfect for our system -
and can help translate digital sales to revenue for brick and mortar
retailers around the globe."
Fans will be able to purchase these cards through select retailers, via
Amazon.com <http://amazon.com/> , directly from the label's website, or from
any of the artists at their performances. 
 
 Forthcoming "Nu Jazz" Projects
Nu Jazz Records and Nu Jazz Video will feature a variety of projects from
across the many styles of jazz.  Featuring both "Nu" and well established
artists, Nu Jazz Entertainment is poised to become a major player in the
deliverance of high quality audio and video recordings to the marketplace. 
First up is The Overcomer's Suite, a new album from the award winning Tenor
saxophonist, Jimmy Greene. With several albums under his belt at other
labels, and a constant tour schedule, the first tome on Nu Jazz Records  -
Jimmy Greene: The Overcomer's Suite [NJE #1001] is a bold statement from an
emerging artist.  The Overcomer's Suite comprises a four-part composition
that delves into biblical themes. "Each movement depicts a person who, in
God's care, overcame a daunting task, trial, or situation", says composer
Jimmy Greene.  Originally commissioned by Chamber Music of America, it
debuted at the International Association of Jazz Educator's (IAJE)
conference in New York, in front of a crowd of over 6,000 people. The album
contains over 60 minutes of music, including a moving tribute commissioned
by ASCAP in honor of National Endowments of the Arts Jazz Master, Ornette
Coleman, entitled Anthem of Hope.  Jimmy Greene is backed by Xavier Davis on
Piano, Luques Curtis on Bass, and Kendrick Scott on Drums. 

Other upcoming releases include projects from: a fiery new Baritone
saxophonist, Jason Marshall (Jason Marshall: Introducing... Jason Marshall
[NJE #1011, #1013]); a tome from long-time Wynton Marsalis sideman Wes
"Warmdaddy" Anderson, (Wessell Anderson: Warm It Up Warmdaddy! [NJE 1021,
#1023]);  as well as a, yet to be named, project from Tenor saxophonist,
Walter Blanding, Jr.--a current member of Wynton Marsalis' Septet and
Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and many more.
Late in 2008, Nu Jazz Entertainment will launch their Jazz Legends
series--featuring previously unreleased audio tracks from historic figures
such as Duke Ellington, among others, on digital music albums--combined with
bonus photos and original video content--developed and produced exclusively
for each featured artist.
 
"Nu" Digital Partnerships for "Nu Jazz"
Nu Jazz Entertainment has developed extensive partnerships and online
promotional campaigns with such partners as: Youtube, Myspace, Facebook,
Imeem, Download.com <http://download.com/> , Metacafe, Revver, and a host of
other digital portals, in the most ambitious digital marketing campaign by
any jazz label today.  From the creation of special artist "video" trailers,
to the anticipated giveaway of over 100,000 downloads in 2008, Nu Jazz plans
to remain extremely active in creating an awareness of their product in the
digital landscape--all while introducing new consumers to their artists.  As
a special 2008 promotion, Nu Jazz Entertainment will be launching one new
release every week for digital download on their website.

To hear the free snippets album visit:
<http://music.download.com/jimmy_greene>
http://music.download.com/jimmy_greene

To watch Free video clips visit:
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wI-KJ2nBU8>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wI-KJ2nBU8


            For more information on Nu Jazz Entertainment, Nu Jazz Records,
or Nu Jazz Video visit  <http://www.nujazzentertainment.com/press>
www.nujazzentertainment.com/press or email: radio at nujazzentertainment.com