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Exploring the evolution of jazz, this volume by Gerhard Kubik delves into its definitions and celebrates the art of performance. Drawing from extensive fieldwork and interviews with musicians across the Atlantic, it uncovers the interplay of languages, beliefs, and experiences that shape jazz. Kubik highlights the significance of individual musical innovators and the often-overlooked connections between them, offering a rich tapestry of insights into the genre's history and cultural impact.
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Jazz Transatlantic, Volume I, Gerhard Kubik
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Jazz Transatlantic, Volume I
- Subtitle
- The African Undercurrent in Twentieth-Century Jazz Culture
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gerhard Kubik
- Publisher
- University Press of Mississippi
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 456
- ISBN13
- 9781628462302
- Category
- Music
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of jazz, this volume by Gerhard Kubik delves into its definitions and celebrates the art of performance. Drawing from extensive fieldwork and interviews with musicians across the Atlantic, it uncovers the interplay of languages, beliefs, and experiences that shape jazz. Kubik highlights the significance of individual musical innovators and the often-overlooked connections between them, offering a rich tapestry of insights into the genre's history and cultural impact.