Universal Music Group‘s Global Classics & Jazz division has launched Everything Jazz, a new digital platform and online store dedicated to jazz music and culture.
Announced on Thursday (April 16), the platform has been developed in partnership with labels including Blue Note, Verve, Impulse!, Decca, Fontana, and ECM. It combines a curated retail offering with editorial content, positioning itself as a centralized destination for jazz releases and storytelling aimed at a global audience.
The platform follows a phased international rollout of online stores across Europe — including local stores in France and the United Kingdom — as well as Japan, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
According to UMG, Everything Jazz offers access to catalog and new releases, including premium vinyl reissue series such as Blue Note’s Tone Poet and Classic Vinyl editions, alongside Verve’s Vault and Acoustic Sounds series. The platform also features editorial content including artist interviews and long-form features on both contemporary and legacy acts.
“The response to Everything Jazz from both fans and artists shows how vital jazz is today, as both a growing, global movement and through thriving local scenes around the world,” said Tina Poyser, Vice President of Everything Jazz.
“The future of jazz is deeply entwined with its fascinating history and diverse recorded legacy, and the expansion of Everything Jazz reflects both the depth of the catalogue and fans’ enduring passion for quality and excellence,” Poyser added.
“The response to Everything Jazz from both fans and artists shows how vital jazz is today, as both a growing, global movement and through thriving local scenes around the world.”
Tina Poyser, Everything Jazz
Led by a dedicated team of curators, writers, editors, and producers, Everything Jazz features exclusive interviews with artists including Samara Joy, Julian Lage, Gregory Porter, Jon Batiste, Brandee Younger, Jeff Goldblum, Maya Delilah, and Jacob Collier, alongside in-depth features on artists such as John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones, and Charles Lloyd.
The launch coincides with Everything Jazz’s first major initiative, (Re)Discover Jazz — a month-long series of 20 digital lessons curated by the platform’s editorial team, exploring the genre’s history, key subgenres, artists, and labels, to mark Jazz Appreciation Month in April.
The initiative has attracted hundreds of registered fans following an exclusive preview to mailing list subscribers in January 2026, according to the company, and is now available online, with plans to expand into multiple languages.
“It’s incredibly exciting to see a store dedicated to the best in jazz launched on a global scale.”
Jamie Krents, Universal Music Enterprises and Verve Label Group
Don Was, President of Blue Note Records, said: “Everything Jazz has done tremendous work building an essential jazz destination, combining great storytelling with expert curation. Blue Note is thrilled to see them continue to expand their reach and spread their passion for jazz with audiences around the world.”
Jamie Krents, President and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises and Verve Label Group, added: “It’s incredibly exciting to see a store dedicated to the best in jazz launched on a global scale. With strong curation and a wealth of editorial content and features, the team at Verve is excited to see Everything Jazz become a meaningful destination for anyone interested in the genre.”
Beyond the digital platform, Everything Jazz has partnered with leading jazz festivals worldwide, including the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Love Supreme, and the EFG London Jazz Festival.
The partnerships have involved festival activations, exclusive product offerings, and on-site editorial coverage.
About the partnership, Tom Lewis, President of Fontana Records, said: “Everything Jazz is a powerful vote of confidence in the global strength of jazz today. The genre is thriving, and the platform has quickly established itself as one of its most dynamic and authoritative destinations. This marks an exciting new global chapter for the platform.”
The launch of Everything Jazz is the latest in a series of moves by UMG to expand the reach of its jazz operations globally. Last year, the company launched dedicated Blue Note Records and Deutsche Grammophon labels in China via its Universal Music Greater China division, focused on scouting and supporting rising Chinese talent.
In 2022, UMG launched Blue Note Records Africa, an imprint dedicated to signing jazz artists from across the African continent.
Interest in jazz catalog has also attracted investment beyond the major labels: Primary Wave struck a partnership last year for the catalog, name, and likeness rights of late jazz pianist Dave Brubeck.
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Universal Music Group’s Global Classics & Jazz division has launched a new digital platform called Everything Jazz, dedicated to celebrating jazz music and culture. Announced on April 16, the platform aims to serve as a centralized hub for jazz enthusiasts, combining a curated retail space with rich editorial content. This initiative has been developed in collaboration with renowned labels such as Blue Note, Verve, Impulse!, Decca, Fontana, and ECM.
The Everything Jazz platform is designed to cater to a global audience and follows a phased rollout of online stores across various international markets, including Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the United States. It features both catalog and new releases, showcasing premium vinyl reissues such as Blue Note’s Tone Poet and Classic Vinyl editions, as well as Verve’s Vault and Acoustic Sounds series. Additionally, the platform provides editorial content that includes artist interviews and long-form articles that focus on both contemporary and legacy jazz artists.
Tina Poyser, Vice President of Everything Jazz, highlighted the positive response from fans and artists, emphasizing the importance of jazz as a dynamic global movement with thriving local scenes. She noted that the future of jazz is closely linked to its rich history and diverse recorded legacy, and the expansion of Everything Jazz reflects both the depth of the catalog and the ongoing passion of fans for high-quality jazz music.
The platform features contributions from a dedicated team of curators, writers, editors, and producers. It includes exclusive interviews with celebrated artists such as Samara Joy, Julian Lage, Gregory Porter, Jon Batiste, and many others, alongside in-depth features on jazz legends like John Coltrane and Ella Fitzgerald.
To commemorate Jazz Appreciation Month in April, Everything Jazz launched its first major initiative called (Re)Discover Jazz, which consists of a month-long series of 20 digital lessons curated by the editorial team. This initiative aims to explore the genre’s history, key subgenres, artists, and labels, and has already garnered hundreds of registered fans following an exclusive preview offered to mailing list subscribers in January 2026. There are plans for the initiative to be available in multiple languages in the future.
Industry leaders have expressed their excitement about the launch of Everything Jazz. Don Was, President of Blue Note Records, praised the platform for combining great storytelling with expert curation, while Jamie Krents, President and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises and Verve Label Group, called it a thrilling development for jazz enthusiasts globally.
In addition to its digital offerings, Everything Jazz has established partnerships with leading jazz festivals around the world, including the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Love Supreme, and the EFG London Jazz Festival. These partnerships involve festival activations, exclusive product offerings, and on-site editorial coverage, further solidifying the platform’s presence in the jazz community.
Tom Lewis, President of Fontana Records, remarked that Everything Jazz represents a powerful vote of confidence in the current strength of jazz, noting that the genre is thriving and the platform has quickly become one of its most dynamic and authoritative destinations. This launch is part of Universal Music Group’s broader strategy to expand its jazz operations globally, which has included initiatives such as introducing dedicated Blue Note Records and Deutsche Grammophon labels in China to support emerging talent.
Moreover, UMG’s commitment to the genre is evident in its establishment of Blue Note Records Africa, an imprint focused on signing jazz artists from across the African continent. The growing interest in jazz catalogs has also attracted investments from outside major labels, such as Primary Wave’s partnership for the catalog, name, and likeness rights of the late jazz pianist Dave Brubeck.
Overall, Everything Jazz represents a significant step forward in promoting jazz music and culture on a global scale, providing fans with access to curated content and high-quality releases, while also fostering a deeper appreciation for the genre’s rich history and vibrant present.
