It’s 2001 and the music environment is beginning to implode. The slogan we used to see
at the bottom of record ads “Available on LP and Cassette” is just a vague memory and
“Home Taping is Killing Music” is a joke compared to the excessive and rampant
illegal downloads. Pirated CDs and DVDs are everywhere.
Despite those odds, we decided to set up Jazz World, the record store. This was done
out of necessity for there weren’t any record stores willing to stock an impressive
array of jazz titles. The big stores had so-called jazz sections, but instead of the
thrill of finding gems or classics, many would come out empty handed. As a result, Jazz
World was established. It has not been an easy ride, but Jazz World is still here,
thanks to your amazing support. We’ve moved with the times, including moving offices
four times as a result of excessive rent increases or being told to leave because the
landlord was going to tear down the building.
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