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From Jazz to Swing: African-american Jazz Musicians and Their Music, 1890-1935 - Jazz History, Culture & Criticism S.
Thomas Hennessey
From Jazz to Swing: African-american Jazz Musicians and Their Music, 1890-1935 - Jazz History, Culture & Criticism S.
Thomas Hennessey
Examines the historical context of jazz in light of the changing situation of the African-American community and notes the tension created by the structures of segregation, stereotypes and prejudice. Music was one of the few fields where racial stereotypes did not hinder black achievement.
228 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | September 1, 1994 |
Original release date | 1995 |
ISBN13 | 9780814321799 |
Publishers | Wayne State University Press |
Pages | 228 |
Dimensions | 152 × 230 × 18 mm · 344 g |
Language | English |
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