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This Uncontainable Feeling of Freedom
Irène Schweizer - European Jazz and the Politics of Improvisation
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Irène Schweizer's journey as a jazz pianist and activist showcases her evolution from a young woman in northern Switzerland to a prominent figure in experimental music. Her performances span iconic venues like Ronnie Scott's and the Zurich Africana Club, collaborating with renowned artists such as Don Cherry and George Lewis. As a left-wing, lesbian icon, she consistently advocates for artistic freedom and autonomy, establishing herself as a leading force in European jazz, with notable appearances in prestigious cultural centers like Lucerne and Zurich.
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This Uncontainable Feeling of Freedom, Christian Broecking
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- Title
- This Uncontainable Feeling of Freedom
- Subtitle
- Irène Schweizer - European Jazz and the Politics of Improvisation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christian Broecking
- Publisher
- Broecking Verlag
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 472
- ISBN13
- 9783938763506
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Irène Schweizer's journey as a jazz pianist and activist showcases her evolution from a young woman in northern Switzerland to a prominent figure in experimental music. Her performances span iconic venues like Ronnie Scott's and the Zurich Africana Club, collaborating with renowned artists such as Don Cherry and George Lewis. As a left-wing, lesbian icon, she consistently advocates for artistic freedom and autonomy, establishing herself as a leading force in European jazz, with notable appearances in prestigious cultural centers like Lucerne and Zurich.