At Jazz Record Center, we buy and sell Jazz and Blues LPs, CDs, books, videos, magazines and ephemera. We are always interested in purchasing collections -- large or small.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We opened on April 1, 1983
What is your primary product or service?
New and used jazz CDs, LPs, DVDs, books, magazines, posters, postcards, photographs, and ephemera.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I started listening to jazz in my teens. One thing led to another.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are the only jazz specialist in the northeast and one of the very few in the U.S.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have just one location and have no plans to expand.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located at 236 West 26 Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues. By car, take the West Side Highway to the 26th Street exit, or FDR to 23rd Street, then west to 8th Avenue, then right to 26th Street, then right. By subway, either the #1 train to 23rd or 28th Street, or the C or E train to 23rd Street. We are also six blocks from Penn Station.
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, checks, cash.
Which areas do you service?
National and international.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Frederick Cohen
What are your hours of operation?
Monday-Saturday, 10:00-6:00
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"This is the best music store I have ever been in".
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Do unto others...."