As Serious As Your Life - Black Music and the Free Jazz Revolution, 1957-1977 (Paperback, Classic Edition)

In this classic account of the new black music of the 1960s and 70s, celebrated photographer and jazz historian Val Wilmer tells the story of how a generation of revolutionary musicians established black music as the true vanguard of American culture.

Placing the achievements of African-American artists such as Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Sun Ra in their broader political and social context, Wilmer evokes an era of extraordinary innovation and experimentation that continues to inspire musicians today.

As vital now as when it was first published in 1977, As Serious As Your Life is the essential story of one of the most dynamic musical movements of the twentieth century.

General

Imprint:	Profile Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Serpent's Tail Classics
Release date:	February 2018
First published:	1977
Authors:	Val Wilmer
Foreword by:	Richard Williams (Chief Sports Writer)
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	432
Edition:	Classic Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-78816-071-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Jazz Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Blues Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Blues Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Jazz
LSN:	1-78816-071-1
Barcode:	9781788160711

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!