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JAZZ GOSPEL CENTRAL MEDIA KIT
Welcome to Jazz Gospel Central, “bringing you to where the life of new music comes together and
where the love of true music lives”. JGC e-zine’s purpose
is to reach out to the thousands of Jazz, Gospel and
Christian Jazz lovers and musicians with the latest in the
world of Gospel Jazz. The first edition of the Jazz Gospel
Central e-zine, with full story content displayed on the
JazzGospelCentral.com website, debuted on October 1,
2008 and immediately drew the heartwarming support of
many music lovers everywhere. Terrence Richburg, the
head of RichEscape Music, home of Praise and Worship
leader, Terrell Hunt, aims to give the often overlooked
genre of Gospel Jazz some well-deserved attention.
Recent editions of JGC featured articles and interviews
with inspirational harpist Jeff Majors, best-selling Gospel Jazz pioneer Ben Tankard, mega-
talented saxophonist Angella Christie, and Jazz/Gospel Jazz superstar Kirk Whalum, along with
many other articles of interest to lovers of Jazz, Gospel music and Jazz artists who are also
Christians. In each JGC edition there is always something fresh and new to capture the attention
of current and soon-to-be subscribers. Readers get the scoop on major label and independent
artists, the latest project releases, upcoming events, and special features and articles which attract
the dedicated interests of music fans, musicians and artists across genre lines. The bi-monthly e-
zine along with its base website, JazzGospelCentral.com, highlights favorable venue opportunities
for inspirational Jazz artists and ultimately provides a place where like artists and fans can meet,
connect, fellowship and even make music together.
� “A necessary site for the often overlooked division of Christian music.”
- Jawn Murray, Tom Joyner Morning Show & AOL Black Voices
� "Finally, gospel jazz gets some love with its own website devoted to its art and its artists.
From harpist Jeff Majors to sax player Angella Christie, this site is showing that all gospel
isn't just about vocal acrobatics and pretty lyrics. It's also about the meditative mood that a
guitar solo can create and the shout that one can yell when one hears a certain piano note. I
love the site and look forward to seeing it expand and grow as the gospel jazz world
continues to evolve and gain popularity."
- Bil Carpenter, Former Writer for People Magazine and The Washington Post
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Richburg says, “Jazz Gospel Central or JGC is about creating and providing an online venue, a
meeting place and an atmosphere where there is a true voice and advocate for those gifted artists
who are spiritually based and expressive of their musical gift—a gift which tends to be a little
different from what is currently in the popular mainstream. Jazz Gospel Central or JGC is for
those who can appreciate true music born out of the heart of musicians and singers seeking to
express real musicianship and artistic tastes in Jazz and Gospel flavors.”
Gospel Jazz artist, Terrence Richburg is known in musical circles as a bassist’s bassist. Hailed by
GRAMMY, Dove & Stellar Award winning producer Steven Ford as “one of gospel music’s best kept
secrets,” Richburg has ministered and played with several household names including Aretha
Franklin, The Winans, Jennifer Holliday, Richard Smallwood & Vision, Maurette Brown Clark,
Marcus Johnson, John Stoddart, Bobby Lyle, Nick Colionne, Marcus Mitchell, Alyson
Williams, Yolanda Adams, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins and many others. Being the
nephew of the late Jazz legend Ronnie Wells and son of Gospel pioneers John & Wilhelmina
Richburg, who made up the Atlantic recording artists The Richburg Singers, Terrence is walking
in his destiny. An accomplished and well-known musician, producer, arranger and songwriter,
Richburg is taking his love of the Gospel Jazz genre and turning it into an e-zine and website aimed
at impacting today’s culture and transforming the very character of contemporary popular music.
Richburg says, “From my upbringing I have always felt a very strong connection and commitment
to both Jazz and Gospel music which have been around for a very long time--both being profoundly
rooted in the rich heritage of the African-American experience. I want Jazz Gospel Central to be the
place where current and would-be fans can come to meet the performers and writers, get to know
the music, and apprehend the blessing of this God-given experience”.
For more information on Jazz Gospel Central or to sign up for the newsletter, go to
www.JazzGospelCentral.com. Jazz Gospel Central can be reached at 202.210.0314 or
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JazzGospelCentral.com Advertising
Banners
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Specifications: Acceptable formats are gif, jpeg, and swf. Animation is limited to first 15
seconds, looping is unlimited within 15 seconds. Use animation carefully: Keep animation
smooth and fluid, using slow motions and gentle fades. All ads must open into a new browser
window. If audio is used, creative must include an On/Off switch for users. Additionally, audio
must be user-initiated and never automatic. Audio insertion into a Flash file may begin no earlier
than the second frame.
Designers: Our designers can create banners. Standard banners are in animated gif format;
Flash banners are in swf format.
E-blasts
Distribute your information – a concert, CD release or other Gospel Jazz – via our e-blast service.
Reach our list of hundreds to the target marketing you’re trying to reach.
E-blasts/Press Releases
5 business day turnaround time
Includes: text (bio or press release), one graphic, one sound link, contact information, graphic
design, and links to website. Text should be a maximum of 400 words.
Pre-designed E-blasts/Press Releases
3 business day turnaround time
All pre-designs must be professionally designed and approved by JGC. We reserve the right to
refuse any pre-design of poor quality that would compromise the integrity of our company. We do
NOT add or amend your pre-designed e-blast in any way.
Specials
Be sure to look out for promotional specials which will be published by email or advertised on the
www.JazzGospelCentral.com website.
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Web Pages & Newsletter
Would you like us to review your project or interview an artist? Artists and event information
may be featured on JazzGospelCentral.com on the following pages:
Jazzspirations
The Local Spotlight
Event Features/Cued Up
New Kids on the Block
JGC Calendar Update
Inclusion in our sections Jazzspirations, The Local Spotlight, Event Features/Cued Up or
New Kids on the Block isn’t automatic but is subject to the sole consideration and discretion of
JGC. JGC’s goal is to include the best, brightest and those with the most potential and
commitment in the genre. Although we would love to cover each artist, we reserve the right to
refuse any artist. For consideration, materials should be forwarded to Jazz Gospel Central, c/o
RichEscape Music, LLC, P.O. Box 90388, Washington, D.C. 20090-0388 or e-mailed to
[email protected]. Product reviews must be mailed.
Artists can be included in Jazzspirations, The Local Spotlight, Event Features/Cued Up or
New Kids on the Block. Once all information is received about the artist or event, our staff will
contact the client in reference to the review the project or event. Links to the artist’s website will
be included. Reviews will not be forwarded to the client prior to publication.
Events for the JGC Calendar Update will be included for FREE. Events must be Gospel and Jazz
or Gospel Jazz in nature and have a national focus or wide appeal. We prefer to receive dates at
least one month in advance.
Sponsorship of JazzGospelCentral.com Newsletter
JGC is always looking for businesses to further their reach. In this specialized market of Gospel
and Jazz, Jazz Gospel Central is reaching fans, consumers, musicians, artists, music industry
contacts, churches and many other entities related to Gospel Jazz.
Sponsorship of one Jazz Gospel Central Newsletter with Skyscraper Banner
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Sponsorship of one Jazz Gospel Central Newsletter with Small Banner
Left Side of Newsletter
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File Size: 30K
Prices are for pre-designed banners. For design, review information in the banner section.
Previous issues can be viewed here:
December 2008 - http://gator264.hostgator.com/~andrearw/eBlast/JGC-Dec/
February 2009 - http://gator264.hostgator.com/~andrearw/eBlast/JGC-Feb/
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JGC Promotions Process & Procedures
1. Request an invoice. Call 202.210.0314 and/or Email: [email protected].
Include your billing/contact information for the invoice. We will email you an invoice for
your records. Call us to confirm at 202.210.0314.
2. You can mail your payment (check or money order). We do not begin promos without
payment. We also will not begin promos until the check has cleared. Paypal procedures
are listed below. You can call and give us your credit card information for processing.
3. Email content (Graphics/Text, Music, etc.) to: [email protected].
4. Please ensure that all text is in MS-word or email format and properly formatted with
spell-check. Double check your text; we do not make changes to your content. NOTE:
Always proofread your text before submitting to Jazz Gospel Central. A fee will be
charged to you the client if changes have to be made to your promo.
5. All photos and/or logo should be saved to a CD or disk (or) email photos via jpeg format
- 300 dpi.
6. Include all contact information. (Booking/management/radio servicing/publicity);
include links to website or MySpace page.
7. Turn-around time is (5 days for a press release promo & 2-5 days for pre-designed
promos). We will compose the promo and send you a proof for typos and omissions. We
will send you a test e-mail to proof/approve. Approvals must be in writing and failure to
respond to the test email will delay the delivery.
8. If help is needed with subject lines, we will assist.
9. PLEASE TRIPLE PROOF ALL CONTENT.
Paypal Procedures
We do accept orders through PayPal, a safe and secure credit card processor, and you do not
have to be a member of PayPal to use your credit card. Go to Paypal.com using the e-mail
address [email protected] to make payments. Please make sure you include the
name of your promo. Note: Please pay with a credit card. E-checks are not accepted. If you
need assistance paying with a credit card, please call 202.210.0314.
