Jazz : The American Theme Song
By James Lincoln CollierPraised by the Washington Post as a `tough, unblinkered critic,' James Lincoln Collier is probably the most controversial writer on jazz today. His iconoclatic articles, and his acclaimed biographies of the jazz greats continue to spark debate in jazz circles. With the publication of Jazz: The American Theme Song, Collier does nothing to soften his reputation for hard-hitting, incisive commentary. Questioning everything we think we know about jazz - its origins, its innovative geniuses, the importance of improvisation and spontaneous inspiration in a performance - and the jazz world, these ten provocative essays on the music and its place in American culture overturn tired assumptions and will alternately enrage, enlighten, and entertain.
Book details
- Hardcover
- 335 pages
- English
- 0195079434
- 9780195079432
About James Lincoln Collier
james lincoln collier (born june 27, 1928) is a journalist, author, and professional musician.collier's notable literary works include my brother sam is de Read More about James Lincoln Collier
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