Between the world wars, Paris welcomed not only a number of glamorous American expatriates including Jospehine Baker and F Scott Fitzgerald, but also a dynamic musical style emerging in the United States: jazz. This title examines how and why jazz became so widely performed in Paris in the 1920s and 1930s and also why it was so controversial. schovat popis
Set against the backdrop of the catastrophic 1910 flood in Paris, the narrative explores the city's struggle against nature's fury and the resilience of its people. As torrential rains and engineering failures wreak havoc, Parisians from diverse backgrounds unite to confront the crisis, improvising solutions to maintain the city's functions amidst chaos. Their collaborative spirit serves as a vital preparation for the challenges of World War I, highlighting themes of solidarity and human perseverance in the face of adversity.
"Originally published in hardcover by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill in November 2020."--Title page verso.