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Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Building and Enjoying a Jazz Collection
Cordless headphones are great for wandering around while you listen. If you
buy a set, be sure the wireless frequency doesn’t interfere with your wireless
phone or wireless Internet connections. When in doubt, ask the salesperson
at the local audio store which headphones are best for your needs.
Create a Music Space
With all the new compact and portable audio equipment, there’s hardly a need
to have a dedicated space in your home for music, but I recommend that you
create one because it’s easier to organize your music and arrange the space
and equipment for perfect sound. Here are some ideas to start you off:
� Get shelves to house your current collection with room for expansion.
Online sources including www.boltz.com sell some great shelving
systems.
� Collect posters, photos, and albums with cool covers and display them.
� Print high-resolution photos — some of them by famous photographers —
of jazz musicians from the Internet.
� Use a space that doesn’t get too much through traffic, that’s not close to
other noisy parts of the house, such as the children’s television room or
an exercise room.
� Add comfortable seating — a couple of recliners or modern chairs are
better than a squishy sofa.
Discover New Finds from Other Jazz Fans
Building your collection is all about communication and awareness. Every
day brings opportunities to find out about another jazz musician or a great
band. And everyone you meet has a different take on music. Here are some
tips on how to discover jazz:
� Communicate with family, friends, and coworkers who share a love of
jazz. I work in a university music department where professors and students
tell me about an album, artist, or song almost every day. I write it
down or order it online immediately, before I forget. When someone says
they like a certain artist, ask them to recommend a specific album.
� When you hear a live band in a club, go up afterward and ask what
they’re listening to.
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