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[1]: Staging jazz pasts within commercial European jazz festivals: The case …my close reading of the recent North Sea Jazz Festival‘s headlining, crossover Dutch jazz artist, Caro Emerald, reveals how this transformation encouraged associations wiht the so-called European jazz myth, one which privileged Europeans’ connections to past American aesthetics and promoted New York-based jazz ‘heroes’ alongside crossover European jazz acts.
URL: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1367549416638525
[2]: JJ 09/81: North Sea jazz festival 1981 report – Jazz Journal This 6th North Sea Jazz Festival, held in the Hague Congress Center, Holland (July 10-12), was even more impractical to cover than its predecessors, because it had seven concert rooms, a rooftop marquee, a garden pavilion and two cinemas showing jazz films – apart from a number of free concerts, jazz videotape projections and an arcade of record, jazz book and instrument shops.
URL: https://jazzjournal.co.uk/2021/09/30/jj-09-81-north-sea-jazz-festival-1981-report/
[3]: PDF University of Groningen Gendered Interventions in European Jazz … Gendered Interventions in European Jazz Festival Programming McGee, Kristin Published in: Routledge Companion to Jazz and Gender …and Jos Acket (programming the North Sea Jazz Festival 1976-1992) and Claude Nobs (program-ming Montreux 1967-201… used as collateral made her “bloody nervous.”
But on her initiative, all big moments were also celebrated: dinners with the team at the Acket family in Scheveningen, in which Paul turned out to be a fantastic storyteller.
He died in 1992. A year later, widow jos sells the festival name Plus the scripts to Mojo Concerts. It was a relief for herShe said NRC. “It was quite tough work and I thought it was a man’s world. The start time was lovely, the inspiration was great. It was a real family event. ”
[4]: Mede-oprichter Jos Acket (91) was een doortastende,drijvende kracht achter North Sea Jazz
URL: https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/02/09/mede-grondlegger-north-sea-jazz-jos-acket-91-was-een-doertastende-drijvende-kracht-achter-het-festival-a4882498
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Exploring the Evolution of European Jazz Festivals: An Interview with dr. kristin McGee
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European jazz festivals have played a pivotal role in shaping the global jazz scene. In this interview, we speak with Dr. Kristin McGee, an expert on European jazz festivals, to delve into the history, transformation, and impact of these events, with a particular focus on the North Sea Jazz Festival.
The Transformation of European Jazz Festivals
Dr. McGee, your recent article discusses the transformation of European jazz festivals and how they have encouraged associations with the so-called european jazz myth. Can you elaborate on this concept?
Dr. Kristin McGee: Certainly. The European jazz myth essentially privileges Europeans’ connections to past American aesthetics, especially the New York-based jazz ‘heroes.’ this transformation is evident in the headlining crossover acts like Caro Emerald at the North Sea Jazz Festival. These festivals now promote a blend of European and American jazz influences, creating a unique cultural experiance.
The North Sea Jazz Festival: A past Perspective
Looking back at the 6th North Sea Jazz Festival in 1981, what were some of the key features that made it stand out?
Dr. Kristin McGee: The 1981 North Sea Jazz Festival was notable for its extensive programming. With seven concert rooms, a rooftop marquee, a garden pavilion, two cinemas, free concerts, jazz videotape projections, and an arcade of record, jazz book, and instrument shops, it was a extensive event.This diversity of offerings made it one of the moast impractical yet exciting festivals to cover.
Gendered Interventions in Jazz Festival Programming
Your work also touches on gendered interventions in european jazz festival programming. How have these interventions shaped the festivals over the years?
Dr. Kristin McGee: Gendered interventions have been crucial in making jazz festivals more inclusive and diverse. For instance, Jos Acket and Paul acket’s programming of the North Sea Jazz Festival from 1976 to 1992 included a balance of European and american acts, ensuring that the festival appealed to a wide audience. These interventions have not only influenced the line-up but also the overall atmosphere, making the festivals more welcoming to a broader audience.
The Legacy of Jos Acket
Jos Acket was a driving force behind the North Sea Jazz Festival. What can you tell us about his impact and legacy?
Dr. Kristin McGee: Jos Acket was a visionary who played a notable role in shaping the North Sea Jazz Festival. His leadership and dedication helped transform the festival into one of the most critically important events in the jazz calendar. His efforts in programming and promoting the festival ensured that it remained relevant and attractive to both European and American jazz enthusiasts. His legacy continues to inspire festival organizers today.
Conclusion
Dr. McGee, what are the main takeaways from our discussion today?
Dr.Kristin McGee: The evolution of European jazz festivals, particularly the North Sea Jazz Festival, reflects a blend of european and American jazz influences. These festivals have not only promoted cultural exchange but also played a significant role in shaping the global jazz scene. Gendered interventions have been crucial in making these events more inclusive and diverse, ensuring their continued relevance and appeal.
