Editorial Standards & Corrections

Jazz Affine publishes artist interviews, album reviews, and historical research on improvised music. We take accuracy seriously because our readers depend on us for reliable information, and the musicians we cover deserve it.

What We Verify

Before publication, we fact-check artist biographies, discographies, release dates, and label information. Interview transcripts are reviewed for clarity and accuracy, though we preserve the speaker’s voice and cadence. For historical pieces and liner notes analysis, we cross-reference multiple sources and note where sources conflict.

We don’t claim perfection. Jazz history is often messy—recording dates shift between sources, sideman credits go missing, and early releases were sometimes undocumented. When we encounter gaps or contradictions, we note them in the article or reach out to the artist or their representatives directly.

How to Report an Error

If you spot a factual mistake in a published article, send details to [email protected]. Include the article title, URL, and what needs correcting. We’ll investigate and respond within five business days.

Corrections are published at the end of the affected article with the date they were made. Significant errors get a note explaining what changed and why.

Interview Transcripts

We publish full or substantial excerpts from our interviews. Transcripts are lightly edited for readability—removing filler words, fixing obvious mishearings, and clarifying context. We don’t alter quotes or remove passages to change meaning. If an artist requests a correction to their own words before publication, we honor it.

Discographies and Credits

Musician discographies are drawn from liner notes, label records, and verified databases. We know some sessions remain unofficial or were never properly credited. If you have documentation about a missing session or incorrect credit, let us know.

Updates and Revisions

Articles may be updated if new information comes to light or if we discover we got something wrong. Substantive revisions include a note at the top of the piece. Minor corrections (typos, broken links) are made silently.

Have questions about our process? Write to [email protected].