Showa Jazz Criticism Collection 1960s Japan + Tankobon Jazz History

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Showa Jazz Criticism Collection 1960s Japan + Tankobon Jazz History Key Features ✔ Discover the "Showa Jazz Criticism Collection 1960s Japan + Tankobon Jazz History," a comprehensive compilation that captures the vibrant evolution of jazz in Japan during the Showa era. This collection includes a detailed book titled "昭和ジャズ評論集成" (Showa Jazz Criticism Collection), presented in a tankobon (hardcover) format, offering an in-depth exploration of jazz's cultural and musical development from the early 20th century through the 1960s. The book synthesizes critical essays and analyses by prominent Japanese jazz critics, reflecting the passionate jazz scene during Japan's most fervent cultural periods. ✔ This collection covers the transition from classical jazz—New Orleans and Swing—to the funky boom of the early 1960s, the explosion of free jazz, and the eventual shift toward entertainment-oriented jazz as the Showa period drew to a close. Key chapters include discussions on modern jazz, jazz avant-garde, and jazz's connection to contemporary society, providing valuable insights into Japan's jazz history and criticism. ✔Key Features: ✔ - In-depth Japanese jazz criticism from the Showa era ✔ - Focus on jazz evolution from classical to modern and avant-garde styles ✔ - Contributions from renowned critics: Hisamitsu Noguchi, Shoichi Yui, Jinichi Uekusa, Toshihiko Shimizu, Hisato Aikura, Masaaki Hiraoka ✔ - Rich historical context of jazz's popularity in Japan during the 1960s ✔ C:Brand: S

• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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