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Jazz and Death

Reception, Rituals, and Representations

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  • 184 pages
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Exploring the intricate relationship between jazz and death, this book delves into various cultural phenomena such as the New Orleans "jazz funeral," the portrayal of jazz in afterlife narratives, and the significance of final recordings. It also addresses the concept of jazz's own mortality and the memorialization of musicians through jazz monuments. Through critical analysis, the work highlights how jazz serves as a medium for understanding and representing death across different contexts.

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Jazz and Death, Walter van de Leur

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2023
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