Deutsche Jazzunion

The Deutsche Jazzunion, founded in 1973, serves as the central professional and interest representation for the professional jazz scene in Germany. For over 50 years, it has been the voice of jazz musicians in the German-speaking area.

• Albert-Mangelsdorff-Preis: Every two years, the Deutsche Jazzunion awards this significant prize to honor outstanding achievements in jazz.
• Jazz Now: In an alternating biennial cycle, the Deutsche Jazzunion organizes the conference "Jazz Now!" to promote exchange between jazz actors, society, and politics.
• Support for Young Talent: Through the special prize at "Jugend jazzt," the Deutsche Jazzunion supports musical young talent.
• Professional Political Platforms: The Deutsche Jazzunion creates professional political platforms and meetings to represent the interests of the jazz scene.
• International and National Cooperation: In collaboration with international, national, and regional jazz associations as well as jazz-related and cross-genre organizations, the Deutsche Jazzunion advocates for improved structural and financial conditions.

The main mission of the Deutsche Jazzunion is to represent and promote the interests of the professional jazz scene in Germany. It advocates for all actors in the jazz scene, including musicians, organizers, journalists, and curators. The organization is committed to promoting social and ecological sustainability and combating discrimination in all forms.

• Social Sustainability: The Deutsche Jazzunion is committed to fair working conditions and appropriate pay for jazz musicians.
• Ecological Sustainability: In its work, the organization considers ecological sustainability guidelines to counteract the environmental impacts of its activities.
• Inclusion and Diversity: A central goal is to promote inclusion and diversity within the jazz scene to create a discrimination-free and diverse music landscape.
• Cultural Political Initiatives: In cooperation with other organizations such as the Bundeskonferenz Jazz (BK Jazz) and the Union Deutscher Jazzmusiker (UDJ), the Deutsche Jazzunion works to anchor and promote jazz and improvised music within the canon of federal cultural policy.

Through its comprehensive activities and initiatives, the Deutsche Jazzunion significantly contributes to the strengthening and sustainability of the jazz scene in Germany while upholding social, ecological, and cultural values.

• 1 - https://www.deutsche-jazzunion.de
• 2 - https://jazzclub-mh.de/Deutsche%20Jazz%20Foederation.html
• 3 - https://www.deutsche-jazzunion.de/mitgliedschaft/
• 4 - https://bk-jazz.de/jazzbericht-2024/jazz-in-deutschland/
• 5 - https://www.djf.de