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Blurb: “Black Nationalism and the Revolution in Music
This book describes the revolution in jazz, its dynamics and the innovations of individual revolutionists. It is also a cultural and sociological study of the developments both in music and the urban ghetto which go under the names of black nationalism, the return to African roots, and the new militancy. The author sees John Coltrane and Malcolm X as the towering figures in this parallel and interconnected process and dedicates the book to their memory.
Kofsky's point of departure is that the music's evolution cannot be fully understood on the aesthetic plane alone but must also be regarded as an aspect of the social history of black people in the U.S. Other-wise, he holds, it is impossible to explain the post-World War Il course of jazz and the early manifestation of black nationalism within the world of jazz players and listeners. It is his contention that almost all innovations of consequence in the music have come from black musicians who are expressing, and sometimes anticipating, the emo-tions, aspirations, and moods of the black ghetto.
In addition to a wealth of knowledge of the music based on years of listening and study, Kofsky draws on a series of interviews he had with jazz artists. Two of these interviews-with John Coltrane and McCoy Tyner-appear in this volume.
Also dealt with are such matters as the role of jazz "critics"'; the exploitative "cockroach capitalist" economy which has grown up around the music; the establishment's contempt for the music coupled with the attempt to use jazz as a cold-war weapon; the music's evolution from bebop through funky and soul; its influence on rock; and LeRoi Jones's contributions to the understanding of black music. The final section deals with the role of Malcolm X and his attitude towards black music and impact on black musicians.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Fringe Hy i an As for l Porsic f is from Se 19505, Sire
has been a frequent contributor to jazz magazines.
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COVER PHOTO OF JOHN COLTRANE BY ROBERT PARENT”