Breaking through pervasive misconceptions, Jazz in the 1970s
explores a pivotal decade in jazz history. Many consider the 1970s
to be the fusion decade, but Bill Shoemaker pushes back against
this stereotype with a bold perspective that examines both the
diverse musical innovations and cultural developments that elevated
jazz internationally. He traces events that redefined jazz's role
in the broadband arts movement as well as the changing social and
political landscape. Shoemaker immerses readers in the cultural
transformation of jazz through: *official recognition with events
like Jimmy Carter's White House Jazz Picnic and the release of The
Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz; *the market validation of
avant-garde musicians by major record labels and the concurrent
spike in artist-operated record labels and performance spaces; *the
artistic influence and economic impact of jazz festivals
internationally; *the emergence of government and foundation grant
support for jazz in the United States and Europe; *and the role of
media in articulating a fast-changing scene. Shoemaker details the
lives and work of well-known innovators (such as Art Ensemble of
Chicago, Anthony Braxton and Sam Rivers) as well as
barrier-breaking artists based in Europe (such as Derek Bailey,
Peter Broetzmann and Chris McGregor) giving both longtime fans and
newcomers insights into the moments and personae that shaped a
vibrant decade in jazz.
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