The New York loft jazz scene of the 1970s was a pivotal period for uncompromising; artist-produced work. Faced with a flagging jazz economy; a group of young avant-garde improvisers chose to eschew the commercial sphere and develop alternative venues in the abandoned factories and warehouses of Lower Manhattan. Loft Jazz provides the first book-length study of this period; tracing its history amid a series of overlapping discourses surrounding collectivism; urban renewal; experimentalist aesthetics; underground archives; and the radical politics of self-determination.
#69327 in Books University of California Press 2013-11-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.00 x .61 x 7.00l; 1.36 #File Name: 0520274040176 pagesUniversity of California Press
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This one's a keeper.By MirabaiMarvelous in every way. I lived in New Orleans for twelve years; but left before Katrina. Before returning "home" to the city; I read these essays and studied these maps. When I got there; I was well-prepared for the changes. Captures the spirit of the city after Katrina; the complex changes; and the things that have stayed the same.10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. This amazing book will change how you think about the Big EasyBy Ben DelaneyI love maps; and I love new ways of seeing. This book fills both those desires; and more.I got this for a gift for my wife; a NOLA native. We both love it. It's filled with historical oddities and little-known tidbits that help explain why New Orleans is the way it is; and how the people who live there keep it such a special place.If you've ever been to New Orleans; you will love this book. If you've never been there; what's wrong with you? Get this book and discover things about New Orleans that make it even more fascinating!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!By Jay BrownI'm a native New Orleanian; so I vigorously identify with the content. Ms Solnit and Snedeker are articulate penmen and have solicited a cadre of competent associates to journal each chapter. I particularly enjoyed "Snakes And Ladders" as it demonstrates the breath of the human psyche.I strongly recommend this volume.
