KMHD’s Matt Fleeger writes a piece today in Vortex with the provocative title, “Why Isn’t Jazz Popular?” While he admits he doesn’t have all the answers, he does point a finger at one group: the jazz police. A narrow mindset toward what Matt calls the “meta-genre” of jazz will limit the sound of your station and could guide it toward an aging audience oblivion. Check it out here: http://www.vrtxmag.com/articles/why-isnt-jazz-popular/
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