The culture of jazz: jazz as critical culture

The culture of jazz: jazz as critical culture
ISBN-10
0761842071
ISBN-13
9780761842071
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
270
Language
English
Published
2008-10-16
Publisher
University Press of America
Author
Frank A. Salamone

Description

The Culture of Jazz is a collection of essays that view jazz from an anthropological perspective. It focuses on aspects of jazz culture and the ways in which jazz scrutinizes the American lifestyle. Jazz musicians filter their perspective on culture based on African roots. They have an obligation to tell truth to power and provide views of alternative realities. These essays explore many dimensions of the jazz life and its perspectives on cultural realities. Heavily influenced by the perspectives of Neil Leonard and Alan Merriam, The Culture of Jazz covers a broad range of topics making it an unparalleled compilation.

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