An important part of the Malmö Academy of Music is to get input from outside in the form of guest teachers/musicians that complement the training the school’s teachers give. “Artist in Residence” (AIR), provides an opportunity to engage the guest teachers/performers/musicians for longer periods of time. The aim is to provide the 40 or so participating jazz students high quality artistic inspiration. To expose the Music Academy to a wider audience is another objective and finally the concerts are a part of the recruitment process for young musicians who are considering applying to the Academy’s courses.