UPDATE Over 600 people celebrated the publication of Mark 'Snowboy' Cotgrove's seminal 'From Jazz Funk to Fusion & Acid Jazz: The History Of The UK Jazz Dance Scene' at Cargo in Shoreditch on Sunday July 19th. The event was co-sponsored by The Barbican and was part of the Blaze Festival. Snowboy joined BBC Radio 1 DJ Gilles Peterson on the turntables and the book signing attracted serious jazz dance afficionados from all over the UK. 'Couldn't put this book down - there's a lot of history here! A fine piece of work - respect to Snowboy for reminding me of a large chunk of my dj life' Gilles Peterson Tune in to Gilles' podcast with Snowboy : http://www.gillespeterson worldwide.com/podcasts/ gillespeterson.rss More info: http://chaserpublications-ukjazzdance.blogspot.com/ From the Seventies to the Nineties, Mark 'Snowboy' Cotgrove illuminates the evolution of the Black music and clubbing in the
This book has become a classic in all musicians' libraries for rhythmic analysis and study. Designed to teach syncopation within 4/4 time, the exercises also develop speed and accuracy in sight-reading with uncommon rhythmic figures. A must for all musicians, especially percussionists interested in syncopation.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 37. Chapters: Acid jazz, Funk rock, P-Funk, Prince, P-Funk mythology, Afrobeat, Smooth jazz, List of P-Funk projects, Jazz-funk, Meshell Ndegeocello, Trampled Under Foot, Boogie, G-funk, P-Funk Mothership, P-Funk Earth Tour, Brit funk, Funktronica, Children Of Production, Deep Funk, Muki. Excerpt: Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958), better known as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He has also been known under the unpronounceable symbol, which he used between 1993 and 2000. During that period he was frequently referred to in the media as "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince," often abbreviated to "TAFKAP," "AFKAP" or simply "The Artist." Prince has so far produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career, to date. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of the instruments on his recordings. In addition, Prince has been a "talent promoter" for the careers of Sheila E., Carmen Electra, The Time and Vanity 6, and has written songs for these artists and others (including Chaka Khan, The Bangles, and Sinead O'Connor). Prince also has several hundred unreleased songs in his "vault." He has won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Rolling Stone has ranked Prince No.27 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Prince's music has been influenced by rock, R&B, soul, funk, rap, blues, New Wave, electronica, disco, psychedelia, folk, jazz, and pop. His artistic influences include Sly & the Family Stone, Parliament-Funkadelic, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Miles Davis, Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, the Isley Brothers, Duke Ellington, ...
An analysis of the emergence, reception, and legacy of fusion, experimental music that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as musicians combined jazz, rock, and funk in new ways.
This book examines Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Miles Davis as distinctively global symbols of threatening and nonthreatening black masculinity. It centers them in debates over U.S. cultural exceptionalism, noting how they have been part of the definition of jazz as a jingoistic and exclusively American form of popular culture.
The Evolution of Jazz: From Blues to Bebop offers a comprehensive journey through the rich history of jazz music. From its roots in African rhythms and spirituals to the sophisticated bebop revolution, this book explores the key moments, influential figures, and social contexts that shaped jazz into the diverse and dynamic genre it is today. Each chapter delves into different eras of jazz, highlighting the cultural, technological, and artistic developments that propelled its evolution. Whether you are a seasoned jazz aficionado or a curious newcomer, this book provides an insightful and engaging exploration of jazz's enduring legacy and its continued relevance in the modern age.
