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CHAMPIAN FULTON
My Favorite Songs Series
PREMIERE ON TUE, JULY 22nd - 7.30PM (EDT)
Join us for an intimate My Favorite Songs episode featuring Champian Fulton, an acclaimed American jazz pianist and vocalist based in New York City. Champian shares stories and performs songs that have shaped her career.
WE HAVE A GIFT FOR YOU
Get a FREE seat for the online premiere
(only 100 seats available)
CHAMPIAN FULTON
My Favorite Songs Series
PREMIERE ON TUE, JULY 22nd - 7.30PM (EDT)
Join us for an intimate My Favorite Songs episode featuring Champian Fulton, an acclaimed American jazz pianist and vocalist based in New York City. Champian shares stories and performs songs that have shaped her career.
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A UNIQUE Jazz experience
where Artists Tell Their Stories and You DISCOvER More Than Music
Sign up for a 10-day free trial and enjoy:
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Exclusive shows and stories with legends and rising stars
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Discover the creative process with behind-the-scenes footage
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Interact with artists in live conversations and show premieres
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Empower jazz artists—we share one-third of our profits with them
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Share the music: get a second subscription to gift for FREE
10 days FREE Trial
Then $9 per month / CANCEL ANYTIME
Jazz Is Here is a unique online platform for jazz lovers, offering high-quality video series that blend performances with storytelling.
Subscribers get access to an exclusive video library, live artist talks, show premieres, and behind-the-scenes content. With profit-sharing for musicians and a bonus subscription to share, it’s a vibrant community celebrating jazz through immersion and interaction.
WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
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Exclusive Shows: Original Series of Music-Docs, Interviews, Listening Sessions, featuring world-class artists and rising stars available only on Jazz Is Here.
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In-Depth Interviews: Hear untold stories from jazz icons and emerging talents.
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Live Sessions: Get an exclusive access to the production site.
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Ad-Free Experience: Immerse yourself in content without interruptions.
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Weekly Newsletter: sneak peeks, photos, and behind-the-scenes content.
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Community Access: Connect with a passionate jazz community to share insights and experiences.
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BONUS: Two exclusive great productions just available for new subscribers
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Meet Sam Martinelli, Founder & Producer of Jazz Is Here
Jazz Is Here was created by Sam Martinelli, a passionate jazz musician and producer dedicated to bringing the spirit of American jazz to a global audience. Launched in April 2025, this platform reflects Sam's vision of blending world-class performances, rich storytelling, and cinematic filmmaking to deliver unforgettable jazz experiences for the digital age. With over 15 productions featuring Grammy winners, nominees, and NEA Jazz Masters, Sam has showcased his innovative approach, including the sold-out "On The Road with Clark Terry" at the prestigious Louis Armstrong House Museum Center. By sharing one-third of profits with artists and fostering community through the Circle app, Sam's leadership drives Jazz Is Here to preserve and evolve jazz.
(photo producing at the historic Van Gelder Studio)
Meet Sam Martinelli, Founder & Producer of Jazz Is Here
Jazz Is Here was created by Sam Martinelli, a passionate jazz musician and producer dedicated to bringing the spirit of American jazz to a global audience. Launched in April 2025, this platform reflects Sam's vision of blending world-class performances, rich storytelling, and cinematic filmmaking to deliver unforgettable jazz experiences for the digital age. With over 15 productions featuring Grammy winners, nominees, and NEA Jazz Masters, Sam has showcased his innovative approach, including the sold-out "On The Road with Clark Terry" at the prestigious Louis Armstrong House Museum Center. By sharing one-third of profits with artists and fostering community through the Circle app, Sam's leadership drives Jazz Is Here to preserve and evolve jazz.
(photo producing at the historic Van Gelder Studio)
A little more about our productions...
Jazz Is Here proudly presents a roster of exceptional jazz artists, each contributing to the genre's rich legacy through their remarkable talent and prestigious accolades. From Grammy winners to NEA Jazz Masters and rising stars, these musicians have been showcased in our productions, elevating jazz's cultural impact.
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Scott Robinson: Grammy winner (four recordings), NEA fellowships (four), Jazz Ambassador (US State Department)
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Freddie Hendrix: Grammy winner (three, with Christian McBride Big Band), collaborations with Jimmy Heath and Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
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Nicole Zuraitis: 2x Grammy winner (Best Jazz Vocal Album for How Love Begins), Grammy nominee (Best Arrangement for Jolene), gold medal American Songbook Competition
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Willie Jones III: Grammy winner (for Arturo Sandoval's Hot House), semifinalist in Thelonious Monk Jazz Drum Competition
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Ricky Riccardi: Grammy winner (Best Album Notes for Louis Armstrong and King Oliver releases), author of acclaimed Louis Armstrong biographies
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Houston Person: Eubie Blake Jazz Award, Jazz Legend Award, NEA Jazz Masters
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Dave Stryker: DownBeat top jazz guitarist (15 times), Hot House best guitarist
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Hendrik Meurkens: DownBeat and Jazziz polls (multiple), collaborations with Paquito D’Rivera and Herbie Mann
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Champian Fulton: Hot House pianist and vocalist of the year, Album of the Year NYC Jazz Record (multiple)
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Chuck Redd: Hot House best vibist (2015-2016), featured with Mel Tormé All-Stars
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Benny Benack III: Emmy nominee, finalist Thelonious Monk Trumpet Competition, third place Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition, rising star DownBeat Critics Poll
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Ralph Moore: Lenny Johnson Memorial Award (Berklee), sideman with Horace Silver and Freddie Hubbard
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Marcus McLaurine: jazz bassist and composer, collaborations with Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, and Count Basie Orchestra
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Justin Robinson: collaborations with Roy Hargrove Quintet and Big Band, Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars
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Bruce Harris: collaborations with Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, and Christian McBride Big Band
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jazz Is Here is the streaming platform that is creating a unique way to experience jazz music. We partner with world-class artists and rising stars to open new avenues for presenting jazz music and connecting with fans.
We achieve this through our online community, expanding the experience of enjoying jazz by offering fan shows, behind-the-scenes access, music documentaries, interviews, and informal interactions through live sessions where fans can connect with artists and each other.
Our platform is accessible on smartphones and desktops/laptops. We are currently developing apps for Smart TVs as well.
For now, you can watch on your TV by following these steps (click here for iPhone or iPad / click here for Android phone)
To download the community app, Circle, where you have access to all your benefits:
We offer a subscription based service.
- PREMIUM membership for $9 (billed monthly), which includes the ability to gift a subscription to someone of your choice. The gifted subscription remains active as long as your own subscription is valid. Both you and the recipient will have full access to all productions.
You also get a special gift from us. (mainland US only)
You may cancel your subscription at any time.
If you decide not to continue, you can cancel your membership renewal via your account page on the Circle community. Navigate to the Settings page and follow the prompts to cancel, and your membership will not renew.
If you have any trouble doing that, please contact us at hello@jazzishere.com and we will help you.