Bøger om Jazz

Jørgen Ryg (1927-1981) regnes for en af landets mest elskede og folkekære komikere gennem tiderne, og ord som ”monologens mester” og ”geni” klæber til hans navn. Men Jørgen Ryg var meget mere end det. Han var også en fremragende tegner og en af Europas førende jazztrompetister, der i en årrække nød international anerkendelse.Med en usædvanlig evne til at balancere det komiske og det melankolske var Jørgen Ryg altid i øjenhøjde med den almindelige dansker, der elskede ham, hvad enten han optrådte på film, i tv, på teater eller i en af landets mange populære revyer. Jørgen Ryg var en sjælden sammensat kunstner, der ville prøve det hele. Og som endte med at fare vild i sit utrolige talent.I bogen sætter Ulf Pilgaard, Torben Ulrich, Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, Daimi, Per Pallesen, Jytte Abildstrøm og et væld af andre stemmer ord på, hvordan det var at arbejde sammen med en af de mest særegne skikkelser i nyere dansk kulturhistorie.

“DEN VILDE FEST? DET ER DEN BOG, DER FIK MIG TIL AT VILLE VÆRE FORFATTER.” - WILLIAM S. BURROUGHSDen første udgave af dette erotiske digterværk blev forbudt og censureret, da det udkom i USA i 1928. Fordømt som usædeligt blev værket i de brølende 20'ere læst i det skjulte som en hyldest til jazzens rytmer og til livet. Siden da er DEN VILDE FEST blevet et kultværk, ikke mindst på grund af Art Spiegelmans på en gang nedtonede og elektrificerende tegninger, som giver nyt liv til Joseph Moncure Marchs glemte mesterværk. Oversat på vers af Peter Laugesen.

Colin går rundt i Paris og drømmer om at blive forelsket, da han møder den unge, smukke Chloé. De forelsker sig hovedkulds i hinanden, gifter sig og nyder livet sammen med venneparret Chick og Alise, kokken Nicolas og en trofast mus i deres egen lille, skæve verden. Midt i idyllen bliver Chloé pludselig syg. Det viser sig, at hun har noget voksende i sig; en sygdom, der kun kan behandles ved nærværet af blomster og som efterhånden truer med at lægge sig imellem deres kærlighed. Dagenes skum er Boris Vians mesterlige hovedværk fra 1946-47, som på forunderlig, billedrig og nærmest kafkask vis fortæller en kærlighedshistorie, der er lige så blid og rørende, som den er barsk og sørgelig. Nummer 1 i serien Glemte Mesterværker

"Jazz i Danmark – i tyverne, trediverne og fyrrerne" er Erik Wiedemanns store afhandling om jazzmusikken og dens første tre årtier her til lands. Bind 1 giver en grundig introduktion til historien om de sortes særprægede musik, der rejste over Atlanten fra USA til Europa, og til jazzmusikkens udvikling i årene, der fulgte.idden /title /head body center h1 403 Forbidden /h1 /center /body /htmlErik Wiedemann (1930-2001) var radiovært, musikanmelder og universitetslektor. Især jazzmusikken havde hans store interesse, og i 1982 blev han den første i Danmark, der opnåede en doktorgrad ved universitetet på baggrund af en afhandling om jazz. Wiedemann var ansat ved Københavns Universitet fra 1972-2000, men havde allerede fra 1951 fungeret som jazzkritiker for Information.

Hvad kan Duke Ellington og Miles Davis lære os om ledelse?Ledere i dag skal være eksperter i improvisation. Ligesom jazz-musikere skal de kunne hæve blikket fra nodebladet, have gehør for gruppens dynamik og skabe plads til både samspil og solo-optræden. Det handler om at turde gribe chancen og den gode, improviserede idé, hvor end den opstår. Dygtige jazzmusikere har netop dette mod.I denne øjenåbner af en bog viser den erfarne jazzpianist og professor i virksomhedsledelse, Frank J. Barrett, hvordan den improvisatoriske „jazzmentalitet" og de færdigheder, der følger med, er essentielle for et effektivt lederskab. Med inspirerende historier om store jazzlegender som Miles Davis og Sonny Rollins og eksempler, der spænder fra produktionsvirksomheder over militæret og til high-tech, præsenterer bogen en helt ny model for ledelse og samarbejde i organisationer – en model, der favner både kompleksitet og forandringer.Yes to the mess er engagerende og indsigtsfuld læsning og et lærestykke i samarbejde og kompleksitet på en sjælfuld jazzbaggrund.

I mere end femten år er fænomenet Taylor Swift bare vokset og vokset, og både på hitlisterne og ved prisuddelinger har hun slået den ene rekord efter den anden med sine alsidige, genre¬overskridende og iørefaldende sange.Taylor Swift – en kvinde i tiden er bogen, som fortæller historien om, hvordan en lille pige med store drømme fra Pennsylvania udlevede sine ambitioner og blev en af verdens rigeste og mest feterede kvinder – og hvordan hun gjorde det, uden at miste hverken sin personlighed eller selvstændighed undervejs.Forfatteren Karsten Jørgensen, som tidligere har skrevet biografier om blandt andre John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen og Elvis Costello, tegner et detaljeret portræt af musik-, mode- og stilikonet Taylor Swift, som appellerer til et bredt publikum i alle aldre og har vendt op og ned på alle de gængse regler i en mandsdomineret musikbranche.

"An autobiography of one of the towering figures of contemporary American music and a powerful meditation on history, race, capitalism and art"--

Bogen ’HUGO’Om Hugo Rasmussen - en musiker og et menneske, der vil blive husket!Han var en folkekær musiker, der tiltrak et stort hjemligt publikum, også folk, der som udgangspunkt ikke kendte så meget til jazz. Hans basspil er legendarisk, og selv blev Hugo en legende.Bogen er baseret på mange dejlige og ærlige samtaler med Hugo samt interview med de mennesker, der har været tæt på ham, ikke mindst 15 af hans musikalske venner som f.eks. Carsten Dahl, Alex Riel, Niels Hausgaard, Paul Banks, m.fl., samt hans familie og ekskærester. Bogen fortæller jazz-historie gennem mere end 50 år og den belyser omkostninger og glæder ved at vie sit liv til musik og kunst. Vi kommer tæt på mennesket Hugo Rasmussen, en stor musiker, en spillemand, et varmt og generøst menneske, som fortryllede med sit nærvær og sin indlevelse musikalsk og menneskeligt, og den fortæller om arbejderdrengen, der trodsede alle odds og blev én af Danmarks mest folkekære musikere.Bogen er netop kommet i en ny udgave og indeholder også efterskrift af Paul Banks og Jakob Dinesen. Kvaliteten er en lækker hardback på 232 sider med mange dejlige fotos og smudsomslag! Årets julegave!! Mere info på mail: jeanette@minpost.dk mobil: 20662230se mere på: www.arp-art.dk

Danmarks Radios Big Band er internationalt berømt og voksede fra en spæd start i 1924 som cafémusikerensemble til et big band, som siden 1992 har været et af Europas bedste og største.Forfatteren, Erik Moseholm, velkendt primus motor i den danske og internationale jazzverden, præsenterer her en velvoksen buket af danske og internationale jazzmusikere, komponister og dirigenter, som i Big Bandet afløste hinanden i en lind strøm: Thad Jones, Miles Davies, Ib Glindemann, Ray Pitts, Palle Mikkelborg, NHØB (Niels Henning Ørsted Pedersen) og mange, mange flere.Nogle af de udenlandske musikere, f.eks. Ben Webster, fandt sig så godt til rette, at de i længere perioder slog sig ned i København. Alt sammen ledsaget af succeser, dramaer, ansættelser, sparerunder - og fyringer.Danmarks Radios Big Band fejrer i oktober 2014 sit 50 års jubilæum.

Unleash the melodic magic of jazz with "How to Play the Jazz Trumpet for Beginners" by renowned musician and educator, Jason Randall. Whether you're a complete novice or have some musical experience, this comprehensive guide is designed to help you master the art of playing the jazz trumpet from the ground up.Key Features:1. Fundamental Theory and Techniques: Dive into the world of jazz trumpet with a solid foundation in music theory and essential techniques. Jason Randall breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons, ensuring that even beginners can grasp the basics.2. Step-by-Step Learning: Follow a structured learning path that takes you through each aspect of jazz trumpet playing. From understanding trumpet anatomy to mastering breath control and embouchure, you'll progress at your own pace with clear instructions and hands-on exercises.3. Harmony and Improvisation: Explore the unique harmonies of jazz music and learn how to improvise like a seasoned jazz trumpeter. Jason's expert guidance demystifies the improvisational process, empowering you to express your musicality with confidence.4. Guided Audio Recordings: Elevate your learning experience with accompanying audio recordings crafted by Jason Randall himself. Immerse yourself in the rich sounds of jazz, and practice alongside the guided exercises to reinforce your understanding of each lesson.5. Exclusive Tips and Tricks: Benefit from insider tips and tricks accumulated from Jason Randall's extensive experience in the world of jazz. Discover the secrets to achieving a rich tone, navigating challenging passages, and standing out as a jazz trumpeter.Why Choose "How to Play the Jazz Trumpet for Beginners"?· Suitable for complete beginners and those with basic musical knowledge.· Comprehensive coverage of jazz trumpet fundamentals and techniques.· Engaging and interactive learning with guided audio recordings.· Insider insights from a seasoned jazz trumpeter and educator.· Unlock your potential and embark on a musical journey that will captivate and inspire.Join Jason Randall on this transformative musical voyage and unlock the secrets of jazz trumpet playing. Take the first step towards becoming a confident and skilled jazz trumpeter-order your copy today!

Playing Solo Jazz Piano is an essential new book for creative jazz pianists. The second edition adds two new chapters and audiovisual content to the original. Readers will learn essential solo jazz piano concepts like stride piano, one-handed shell voicings, comping, using basslines, shared-hand voicings, leaving out the bass, and playing ballads. Plus, the book explores modern approaches to solo jazz piano including perpetual motion, counterpoint, and borrowing from classical music. With over 200 musical examples, references to over 100 jazz pianists, and numerous hands-on exercises, Playing Solo Jazz Piano is the perfect how-to for passionate, innovative pianists. " Jeremy has done a remarkable job of organizing the whole history of jazz piano in the book you now hold. It is concise and yet open-ended simultaneously. All of the important concepts and historical styles are here, and presented in a way that is thorough and that will also stimulate you to investigate, listen, experiment and have fun with the world of solo jazz piano.">"Jeremy Siskind's book takes solo pianistson a journey from basic concepts to a real musical conversation: between both hands, across jazz tradition, with textures and rhythms, counterpoint and new harmonies. There's a wealth of musical ideas here: how to efficiently practice, creatively delveinto a song, and musically tell a story.">" I've been waiting for this book! Jeremy Siskind presents a cogent and stimulating series of techniques and approaches to creative solo piano playing, rooted in the tradition while inviting both students and professionals to find their own voice and musical personality. The material is historically informed, well-organized, and specific, yet quite open-ended and fun to read and practice. Early and often, the book provides excellent guidance on how to develop the oft-neglected left hand. Finally, the lists of recommended recorded examples from the music's solo piano masters are an invaluable asset.">" Playing Solo Jazz Piano is an extraordinarily comprehensive text on a complex subject. Jeremy expertly covers a breadth of techniques and styles while introducing fresh concepts drawn from his own unique artistic experience. This book is an invaluable resource for the beginner and advanced student alike.">Author Jeremy Siskind is the student of Fred Hersch and the teacher of widely-hailed prodigy Justin-Lee Schultz. A top finisher in several national and international jazz piano competitions, Siskind is a two-time laureate of the American Pianists Association and the winner of the Nottingham International Jazz Piano Competition. Besides a performance career in which he has been praised as "a genuine visionary" (Indianapolis Star) who "seems to defy all boundaries" (JazzInk), Siskind is an active teacher, including as a faculty member at Western Michigan University and Fullerton College. The author of over fifteen pedagogical books, Siskind chairs the Creative Track for the National Conference for Keyboard Pedagogy and serves as a regular clinician for Yamaha Music Education. He regularly travels too spread peace through music in places like Lebanon, Cyprus, Thailand, China, India, Colombia, and Tunisia with the organization Jazz Education Abroad.

Japanische Jazz-Kneipen und -Cafés sind insulare Welten, in denen die Zeit stillsteht, fernab von Hektik und Chaos moderner Stadtlandschaften. Tokyo Jazz Joints ist eine visuelle Chronik dieser einzigartigen Kultur und hält die vergängliche Schönheit ihrer Schauplätze fest.Begonnen 2015, um Tokios Myriaden sogenannter »Jazu Kissaten« zu dokumentieren, hat sich das Projekt inzwischen auf ganz Japan ausgeweitet. Doch allmählich verschwinden diese speziellen Orte zum Anhören von Jazzplatten aufgrund neuer Trends, der Gentrifizierung und des Alters ihrer Kunden. Das vorliegende Buch bewahrt diese lebendigen Museen. Das dokumentarische Fotoprojekt Tokyo Jazz Joints entstand in Zusammenarbeit des nordirischen Fotografen Philip Arneill mit dem amerikanischen Radiomacher James Catchpole, die beide lange Zeit in Japan gelebt haben.www.tokyojazzjoints.com

"A picture book biography of Mary Lou Williams, an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote hundreds of compositions, recorded hundreds of songs, and wrote arrangements for Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, and is an artist often overlooked in the canon of American music because of her gender and skin color"--

The definitive biography of guitar icon and Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Frisell.FEATURING EXCLUSIVE LISTENING SESSIONS WITH: Paul Simon; Justin Vernon of Bon Iver; Gus Van Sant; Rhiannon Giddens; The Bad Plus; Gavin Bryars; Van Dyke Parks; Sam Amidon; Hal Willner; Jim Woodring; Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill'A beautiful and long overdue portrait of one of America's true living cultural treasures . . . a brilliant book.'JOHN ZORN'Wonderful. It captures exactly the Bill I know.'GAVIN BRYARS'The perfect companion-piece to the music of its subject.'MOJOOver a period of forty-five years, Bill Frisell has established himself as one of the most innovative and influential musicians at work today.Growing up playing clarinet in orchestras and marching bands, Frisell has progressed through a remarkable range of musical personas - from devotee of jazz master Jim Hall to 'house guitarist' of estimable German label ECM, from edgy New York downtown experimentalist to plaintive country and bluegrass picker. He has been a pioneering bandleader and collaborator, a prolific composer and arranger and a celebrated Grammy Award winner.A quietly revolutionary guitar hero who has synthesised many disparate musical elements into one compellingly singular sound, Frisell connects to a diverse range of artists and admirers, including Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Gus Van Sant, Marianne Faithfull and Justin Vernon, many of whom feature in this book.Through unprecedented access to the guitarist and interviews with his close family, friends and associates, Philip Watson tells Frisell's story for the first time.'A revelatory, roots and branches portrait of one of America's greatest synthesisers of musical ideas.'IAN PATTERSON, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

Since the arrival of the 21st century, jazz has evolved into a truly cross-generational, multicultural musical art form that is assimilating an unprecedented array of musical styles and techniques. At the same time, the male-dominated paradigm that has defined the historical narrative of jazz is no more. Women are shaking up the music industry while the general public is becoming much more aware of the contributions female musicians have made to jazz. "Freedom of Expression: Interviews With Women in Jazz," a collection of interviews with 37 female musicians, musicians of all ages, nationalities, and races, and representing nearly every style of jazz one can imagine, provides evidence of this profound evolution. The interviewees, including Terri Lyne Carrington, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Eliane Elias, Carmen Lundy, Anat Cohen, Diane Schuur, and Sherrie Maricle, speak about their earliest experiences playing music, the years of practice required to become a professional musician, and what jazz means in the new millennium. These interviews will inform and inspire both casual and seasoned fans of this music, as well as young musicians taking their first steps in the journey to master their craft. "At long last, an in-depth recognition of the female contributions to jazz. As Dr. Billy Taylor said about the lack of awareness of female musicians: 'If it isn't written down, it didn't happen.' Now everyone will know that it did happen and continues to happen. What a great gift to the history of women and music." - Judy Chaikin, director of "The Girls in the Band."The interviewees: Mindi Abair - SaxophonesCheryl Bentyne - VoiceJane Ira Bloom - Soprano SaxophoneSamantha Boshnack - TrumpetDee Dee Bridgewater - VoiceTerri Lyne Carrington - DrumsSharel Cassity - SaxophonesAnat Cohen - Clarinet, SaxophonesJean Cook - ViolinConnie Crothers - PianoEliane Elias - Piano, VoiceAyelet Rose Gottlieb - VoiceLenae Harris- CelloVal Jeanty - Electronics, PercussionJan Leder - FluteJennifer Leitham - Double BassCarmen Lundy - VoiceSherrie Maricle - DrumsJane Monheit - VoiceJacqui Naylor - VoiceAurora Nealand - Saxophones, ClarinetIris Ornig - Double BassAlisha Pattillo - Tenor SaxophoneRoberta Piket - PianoCheryl Pyle - FluteNicole Rampersaud - TrumpetSofia Rei - VoicePatrizia Scascitelli - PianoDiane Schuur - VoiceEllen Seeling - TrumpetHelen Sung - PianoJacqui Sutton - VoiceMazz Swift - Violin, VoiceNioka Workman - CelloPamela York - PianoBrandee Younger - HarpMalika Zarra - Voice

Drawn from private collections around the world, this is the first comprehensive collection of the Saturn label's printed record covers, along with hundreds of the best hand-designed, one-of-a-kind sleeves and disc labels decorated by Sun Ra and members of his Arkestra.

Timed to the twentieth anniversary of Miles Davis's death, Miles is the classic, unfiltered, bestselling autobiography of an American legend--now updated with a new introduction.

Den første fyldige introduktion til fotografen der i Danmark og internationalt gjorde fotografiet til en kunst.Keld Helmer-Petersen fortsætter med at eksperimentere med fotografiets grænser helt frem til sin død i 2013 og samarbejder karrieren igennem med en lang række arkitekter, billedkunstnere og forfattere.Inger Ellekilde Bonde er kunstfaglig registrator ved Den Frie Udstillingsbygning og har flere års erfaring med formidling af fotografiske udstillinger. I de seneste år har hun forsket i dansk fotografi i efterkrigstiden.

If you want a closer look into what happened with Miles Davis' music in the 1980's, this is the book for you. 10 years ago I planned an updated Danish version of my dissertation "That's Right" from 1991. The project stranded because of financial shortcomings. Things have changed, and this book is a result of that. The dissertation looks at the music Miles Davis recorded in the 1980's. The historic context is described. Miles Davis as an improviser is described and analysed. Focus is on "Blues", "Spanish modes", "Pop" and "Modern composition". The esthetic guidelines he used are stated. When you go to page one you are back in time in the year of 1991. A few more recent comments and explanations have been included.

Hvor kommer jazzen fra?Hvorved er jazzen forskellig fra europæisk musik?Hvad er riffs, growl, blå toner, wa-wa, swing, drive, strolling, breaks, stop time med mere?Hvorfor er jazzen en kollektiv musik?Hvoraf kommer de sorte musikeres overlegenhed inden for jazzen?Er jazzen en selvstændig kunstform?Disse og mange andre spørgsmål bliver besvaret i "Jazz og jazzfolk"."Jazz og jazzfolk" er den første omfattende, detaljerede og systematiske indføring i jazzen på dansk."Jazz og jazzfolk" er inddelt, så stoffet er let overskueligt og let læst. Således behandles i et afsnit hen ved 300 af jazzens vigtigste musikere efter det instrument, de spiller.Gateway /title /head body center h1 502 Bad Gateway /h1 /center /body /htmlErik Wiedemann er magister i litteraturhistorie. Siden 19848 har han skrevet om jazz i flere tidsskrifter og været medarbejder ved Radioens Jazzklub. Han har desuden været jazzanmelder i Information og medredaktør på "Jazzens hvem hvad hvor".

Det er ikke blot Gershwins dobbelthed som komponist af både populærmusik og klassisk musik, der har sikret ham berømmelse, det er hans usædvanlige talent, hans melodiske evne, hans alsidighed, der har givet ham en position som en af det 20. århundredes mest beundrede komponister.Det er bemærkelsesværdigt, at Gershwin ret tidligt i sit liv nåede en så stor popularitet og berømmelse. Han var et menneske, som ikke offentligt gjorde meget ud af sine musikalske evner, men det er tænkeligt, at hans meget alsidige produktioner vandt et stort internationalt publikums interesse, både blandt dem, der var interesseret i klassisk musik, og dem der var mere optaget af musicals, filmmusik og lette, populære sange.Gershwins egentlige gennembrud som klassisk komponist er ”Rhapsody in Blue” fra 1924. Musikken er komponeret for klaver og orkester, men blev før den første opførelse orkestreret af en professionel jazzmusiker. Gershwin havde dengang intet begreb om, hvordan man komponerede for orkester. ”Rhapsody in Blue” blev ved den første opførelse med Gershwin som solist en succes, og er i dag stadig et standardværk.Kom i Mogens Wenzel Andreasens kyndige selskab tættere på denne helt egenartige komponist med det venlige væsen, men også sky sind, der ikke mindst gjorde det svært for ham i sit alt for korte liv at knytte varige forhold til sine mange venner og ikke mindst veninder...112 s, Gennemillustreret.

Tro, klimakrisen, ulighed, musik og livet i al almindelighed er centrale temaer i Kim Sindbergs Månen over i’et i Helsinki. Digtene er fabulerende og bevæger sig over sprogets brudflader og undersøger, hvad der sker, når livets tektoniske plader bevæger sig – ofte anderledes end man forventer det. Kim Sindbergs nye digte leger lidt finurligt med både sproget og det emne, de tematiserer. Digtene bliver befolket af et bredt galleri, der for eksempel omfatter hjemløse, en dronning, Buddha, en ældre dame, der snubler over en røgfyldt stang jazz, Mathias Rust, en bagbundet embedsmand, en kaffebonde i Mexico, en balletdanser i Kyiv, køerne på Samsø, Walt Whitman (eller rettere hans skæg) og John Lennon.

Kom med ind i musikkens verden!Børn elsker musik!Tryk på bogens lydknapper og hør uddrag fra seks melodiske og kendte, klassiske jazz-værker - fint illustreret for de yngsteBogen indeholder uddrag fra:Go down MosesThe Entertainer af Scott JoplinTiger Rag af Harry DeCostaCharleston af Cecil Mack / Jimmy JohnsonBenny's Buggle af Benny GoodmanJoshua fit the battle of Jericho

Born with a beat in his soul and a drumstick in hand, Warren I. Smith's destiny with music was inevitable. His musical chops took him from the smoky jazz clubs of Chicago, through the intoxicating energy of New York's music scene, to global tours, sharing the spotlight with some of the most iconic musical acts of the past six decades. An exceptional blend of a classically trained musician and a relentless riff master, Warren shattered barriers with his thirst for innovation alongside his indomitable spirit.But his journey was far from a solo act; it unfolded against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Era, where the rhythm of societal change harmonized with his personal revolution. In a time when Black musicians battled for recognition, he carved a path that would become a bridge between cultures and a beacon of resilience. His contributions to jazz, R&B, funk, pop, and rock and roll became a universal language, uniting hearts and transcending boundaries.Beyond the melodies and the applause lies a story of unwavering passion, unyielding determination, and unbreakable friendships. Crossing Borders and Playing With Pioneers invites you to step into the electrifying journey of a jazz legend, a trailblazing percussionist, drummer, arranger, and composer who didn't just play the music-he became its heartbeat.

Jews have been a major presence in America's jazz, as musicians and as jazz facilitators, and in Kosher Jammers: Jewish Connections in Jazz - The USA, Gerber tells that story with a rigour worthy of academia but with a feature writer's creative flair. Besides drawing on a plethora of second-hand sources, Kosher Jammers is absolutely packed with first-hand material, from interviews, phone calls and emails with jazz figures, Jewish and otherwise - including possibly the last ever interview with swing era icon Artie Shaw. Among the many other interviewees are black jazz figures such as saxophonist Buddy Collette and the critic Stanley Crouch, as a key theme running through the book is the relationship between Jews and African Americans in jazz. The impact on jazz of tunes written by Jewish "Great American Songbook" composers such as George Gershwin, Harold Arlen and Johnny Green is also covered, And the book features an extensive study of the Jewish-jazz phenomenon, whereby musicians from Ziggy Ellman in the 1930s to contemporary artists, notably John Zorn, have sought to create jazz that draws on Jewish music influences and themes. Gerber drives home the point that, even had there never been a single Jewish jazz musician, Jews will still have contributed massively to the development of jazz in the United States, as managers, impresarios, venue owners, label founders, writers and such. 382 pages

How jazz spurred a generational debate that reshaped American culture.