Gene Norman's "Just Jazz"

"Just Jazz" was a 40's to 50's US jazz concerts event in the in style of Norman Granz's better known Norman Granz Presents Jazz At The Philharmonic. It is also a trademark used on records by jazz entrepreneur and DJ Gene Norman. Gene Norman licensed his recordings to various labels, but as these were usually tagged with his "Gene Norman's "Just Jazz" or simpler "Just Jazz" trademark, this trademark is treated as a series in Discogs. When used as a banner for the ever-changing jam session groups in his touring events or on records, Gene Norman's "Just Jazz" can be used as main artist. But only when Gene Norman's "Just Jazz" is billed on the release in the main artist's place - and when no other obvious main artist is billed on the release. Gene Norman's "Just Jazz" releases do not follow a usual industry pattern for naming and crediting and do not always fit perfectly within Discogs' definitions and categories. The following guideline has been discussed and accepted as the best way to enter Gene Norman's "Just Jazz" releases: Series: Releases tagged Gene Norman's "Just Jazz" or simply "Just Jazz" should be listed under the Gene Norman's "Just Jazz" series. Artist: Gene Norman's "Just Jazz" is sometimes seen billed as an artist on releases. Though not a normal artist name, this "banner" for the groups performing in the concert events and on records can be used as main artist - but only when no other obvious main artist is promoted on cover and labels. If individuals are credted for performing, using Various as artist and crediting individual musicians should be considered.