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Jazz Language and Four Revolutions in Modern Jazz
This essay argues jazz as a language and practice through four revolutions in a century of sound. It contrasts Armstrongs era with post Bitches Brew, analyzes free and improvised forms, and reviews Anthony Braxtons Quartet Standards 2020 and Julius Hemphills Boyé Multi National Crusade box, noting their impact on jazz tradition and language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Armstrong
Armstrong
Steve Lehman
Rudresh Mahanthappa
Cecil Taylor
Keith Jarrett
Bartok
Anthony Braxton
Quartet
Tri-Centric Foundation
New World Record
Julius Hemphill
Boyé
Marty Ehrlich
Hemphill
Bomb Magazine
Great
World Saxophone Quartet
Sun Ra
Cameo
New York City
Abdul Wadud
Olu Dara
Ehrlich
Albert Ayler
Jass
Braxton
Warne Marsh
Alexander Hawkins
Neil Charles
Stephen Davis