The Rise of a Jazz Art World by Paul Lopes (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Rise of a Jazz Art World by Paul Lopes This book presents a sociological vision of the evolution of jazz music in the twentieth century. Analysing organizational structures and competing discourses in the field of American music, Paul Lopes shows how musicians and the art world that grew around them transformed the meaning and practice of jazz. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book presents a unique sociological vision of the evolution of jazz in the twentieth century. Analysing organizational structures and competing discourses in American music, Paul Lopes shows how musicians and others transformed the meaning and practice of jazz. Set against the distinct worlds of high art and popular art in America, the rise of a jazz art world is shown to be a unique movement - a socially diverse community struggling in various ways against cultural orthodoxy. Cultural politics in America is shown to be a dynamic, open, and often contradictory process of constant re-interpretation. This work is a compelling social history of American culture that incorporates various voices in jazz, including musicians, critics, collectors, producers and enthusiasts. Accessibly written and interdisciplinary in approach, it will be of great interest to scholars and students of sociology, cultural studies, social history, American studies, African-American studies, and jazz studies. Author Biography Paul Lopes is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Tufts University, Massachusetts. He was Director of the Communications and Media Studies Program at Tufts from 1994 to 2001. He also is a saxophonist who has played in jazz, reggae and rock groups. Table of Contents Introduction: the quest for cultural legitimacy; 1. Before the jazz age: professional musicians and good music; 2. The jazz age: professional musicians and the cultivated vernacular; 3. The swing craze: professional musicians, swing music and the art of improvisation; 4. The rise of a jazz art world: jazz enthusiasts, professional musicians and the modernist revolt; 5. The new jazz age: the jazz art world and the modern jazz renaissance; Conclusion: the jazz art world and American culture. Review "Lopes has written a richly informative and highly readable book that is a welcome addition to the growing number of academic studies that engage with musical styles as the lifeblood of scenes -- living cultures producing a verve and commitment that remain hard to fathom for those on the outside." American Journal of Sociology Promotional A unique sociological vision of the evolution of jazz music in the twentieth century, first published in 2002. Review Quote "Lopes has written a richly informative and highly readable book that is a welcome addition to the growing number of academic studies that engage with musical styles as the lifeblood of scenes -- living cultures producing a verve and commitment that remain hard to fathom for those on the outside." American Journal of Sociology Promotional "Headline" A unique sociological vision of the evolution of jazz music in the twentieth century, first published in 2002. Description for Bookstore This 2002 book presents a unique sociological vision of the evolution of jazz music in the twentieth century. Analysing organizational structures and competing discourses in the field of American music, Paul Lopes shows how musicians and the art world that grew around them transformed the meaning and practice of jazz. Description for Library This 2002 book presents a unique sociological vision of the evolution of jazz music in the twentieth century. Analysing organizational structures and competing discourses in the field of American music, Paul Lopes shows how musicians and the art world that grew around them transformed the meaning and practice of jazz. Details ISBN0521801915 Author Paul Lopes Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2002 ISBN-10 0521801915 ISBN-13 9780521801911 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2002-05-30 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 306.4 Edition 1st Short Title RISE OF A JAZZ ART WORLD Language English Media Book Pages 304 Affiliation Tufts University, Massachusetts Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780521801911 UK Release Date 2002-05-30 AU Release Date 2002-05-30 NZ Release Date 2002-05-30 Alternative 9780511489495 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91368939;

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