Description
This book written by jazz vocalist, composer, scholar, Crystal BlackCreek Carlisle (Onyinyechi-Chipo), contains a recent, personal interview with free jazz pioneer, Ornette Coleman, (who thoughtfully, personally thanked Crystal [the author] for her interview, by writing thank you and signing the concert program when they met, which is included in the book as well). It also contains a personal interview with saxophonist, innovator, Archie Shepp done by the author. It explores free jazz improvisation from a historical, cultural, sociological, & political perspective. It uncovers jazz’s African origins & elements & it’s healing purposes & benefits to transcend all & effect community healing for performers & audiences of all ethnicities & races. Includes commentary & interviews of free jazz artists & composers by writers & critics of the period. A must read for serious jazz enthusiasts, students, educators, singers musicians, composers, & scholars.
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