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Trumpeter Jason Parker takes us on a guided tour of the world of jazz record collecting. He demystifies the process and offers great tips for both the beginning and more advanced collector.

RESOURCES:

• London Jazz Collector: https://londonjazzcollector.wordpress.com/ – a wealth of info! Check out the label guides
  
• Discogs: discogs.com – every pressing listed with its markings
  
• Popsike: popsike.com – all recent internet sales cataloged
  
• Jason Parker on social media and elsewhere
  
• IG: @jasonparkerquartet
  
• IG: @unclecharliesjazzrecords
  
• jasonparkermusic.com