John Norris (publisher)
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John Norris was a British
-born Canadian publisher and editor
. Norris founded CODA magazine
.
Born in the United Kingdom he later moved to Canada where he opened up a jazz
club. In 1962 Norris founded CODA magazine. He was editor until 1976 when Bill Smith
took over. In 1968 Norris and Smith founded Sackville Recordings.
Norris died on January 31, 2010 after suffering with a heart condition.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
-born Canadian publisher and editor
Editor in chief
An editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
. Norris founded CODA magazine
CODA (magazine)
CODA is a Canadian magazine devoted to covering all things related to jazz. The magazine produces 6 publications a year on a bi-monthly basis...
.
Born in the United Kingdom he later moved to Canada where he opened up a jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
club. In 1962 Norris founded CODA magazine. He was editor until 1976 when Bill Smith
Bill Smith (Canadian musician)
William Ernest Smith is a Canadian writer, editor, record producer, saxophonist, and clarinetist of English birth...
took over. In 1968 Norris and Smith founded Sackville Recordings.
Norris died on January 31, 2010 after suffering with a heart condition.