jazz syndicate history
The Jazz syndicate were formed circa
1983, they were a group of DJ's from Walthamstow in East
London. The originals were Aja, Stevie D and
DJamin and were later joined by Darren Horn and much
later Marky Mark. After spending much of their time at
the Essex/London soul events such as Caister Soul
weekenders, lacy Lady and the renowned Knebworth
National soul Alldayer. They bought their first set of
decks and started trawling for work in the local pubs of
Walthamstow and soon made the Rose and Crown a home for
bringing the latest underground Soul to the less
fortunates ears.
JSR DJ's circa 1980 left to right : Aja - Darren Horn -
Djamin
The Jazz Syndicate entertained the masses for about 12
years playing at various pubs and clubs until one day
they decided they had done their bit and decided to call
it a day apart from doing the odd favour for friends
parties and weddings!
Around 2002 with the internet booming and the opening of
many online soul radio stations Marky discovered some
freebie software that could run a online radio station
and after a little play found it possible to broadcast a
small music stream, Marky spoke to the originals and
they had all come out of retirement and Jazz
Syndicate Radio was born!
JSR started with a small audience of friends who
listened whilst chatting online! The first website was
built in 2003 and after the closure of Solar radios
forum a partnership was formed between Marky Mark and
Carl Webster formerly of Solar Radio launched Soul Music
Radio forum and JSR went public!
The first JSR line up was Aja, Marky Mark, C.F.M, Darren
Horn and D Jamin, later on the first non JS member
joined " THE REP " followed by Paul C, DJ Dimsa and
Hamlet and many more were soon to follow. JSR was soon
well established amongst the top Jazz and soul stations
in the UK and in 2006 was nominated for a US " Best
radio station " award . The station which was started
for a bit of fun and a hobby to all that was involved
but unfortunately out grew itself and Marky was finding
it hard to balance the books and after a few legal
problems appeared the decision was made to cease
broadcasting in March 2008...
To all those were a part of JSR you will always remain a
part of the JSR family!
