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Best Jazz History Newsletters in 2026

NewsletterFIT tracks 9 newsletters that cover Jazz history as a primary topic, 8 of them with posts in the last 90 days. By publicly shown subscriber count, the largest are Songletter (7K) and davehaslam (2K).

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology

  1. 1
    Songletter7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    We only share the songs that won’t let us go.

    Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

  2. 2
    davehaslam2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

    Dave Haslam's personal Substack, with new and exclusive writing, interview transcripts, and journalism archives 1983-2024.

    Likely audience: Music historians

  3. 3
    Let It Roll Podcast—

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    "Let it Roll" is a podcast hosted by Nate Wilcox about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

    Likely audience: Jazz historians

  4. 4
    Loren Schoenberg—

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: This newsletter entry announces the schedule and lineup for the Jazz Potpourri radio show, highlighting a tribute to Jimmy Heath and selections from Johnny Mathis's first LP.

    Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

  5. 5
    From Astaire to Sun Ra: A Jazz Journey—

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    A fun and interesting pathway into that Big River called jazz. See Spotify Playlist: From Fred Astaire to Sun Ra

    Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

  6. 6
    Playback with Lewis Porter!—

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    New insights into jazz and its history

    Likely audience: Music historians

  7. 7
    improviserscollective—

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: This article commemorates the tenth anniversary of the death of pianist and composer Connie Crothers, featuring a tribute by Andrea Wolper and a call for readers to share personal stories about her influence on music an…

    Likely audience: Jazz musicians and improvisers

  8. 8
    Letters from Eve—

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

    From recent posts: This article features an interview between author Elizabeth Gilbert and opera singer Julia Bullock, discussing the creation of Bullock's new opera 'Perle Noire: Meditations for Joséphine' which explores the life of jazz…

    Likely audience: Opera enthusiasts

  9. 9
    Acoustical Swing—

    Substacklast post Mar 26, 2026

    A space for free-form writing about jazz history, with a focus on 1960s and 1970s free jazz.

    Likely audience: jazz enthusiasts

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