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Border Crossings is a survey of modern jazz in Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland between the years 1953 and 1983. Its aim is to highlight the work of modern jazz pioneers in the four countries and in a lengthy A-Z close to 100 musicians and bands are discussed. There’s also a section on Various Artists compilations as well as a snapshot of the music’s development during the timeframe. Border Crossings is written in an accessible style with little in the way of complex terminology and is aimed at experienced modern jazz fans as well as younger readers wishing to get a handle on the...

Beyond the Mountains, Beyond the Woods… is a survey of modern jazz in Eastern Europe between the years 1956 and 1989. One of its aims is to challenge the idea that Soviet Communism and high quality modern jazz were mutually exclusive. The central part of the book is an A-Z of 124 musicians and bands from the ‘Eastern Bloc’ (the USSR plus satellite and non-aligned states). Here, over 300 albums are discussed. There’s also a substantial section on Various Artists compilations. Beyond the Woods… is written in an accessible style with little in the way of complex terminology and is ...

'Elastic Rock II' is a follow-up to Elastic Rock: A Survey of Jazz-Rock in Europe, 1968-80 and is an appraisal of jazz-rock in three further geographical areas during its most creative period, 1968-1980. The major part of the coverage consists of an A-Z survey of over 130 bands/artists from The Americas, Japan and Australasia. It concludes with a list of 51 Essential Jazz-Rock albums from the three regions. As with Elastic Rock I, the book is written in an accessible style and is aimed at both seasoned jazz-rockers and newcomers to the genre.

How many poems will it take to satisfy the hungry poetry listener? Poems are like a favorite story, some short ones and some long ones, or the ones that make you laugh, cry, or go to see for yourself out of curiosity? Life is a guiding factor to many incredible truths, morals, and facts. Actual objects can have deep meaning depending on how they are presented or viewed. Poetry can make a memory of what could be, fact or fiction. The power of suggestion can give a vision to your mind's eye.

America has never faced up to the atrocities its massive wealth was built on — or the racism that still plagues us today. It’s high time for reparations to Black Americans. In each episode, Harvard lawyers (and longtime friends) Tony and Adam expose a story of racial injustice — then explore creative ways to make it right. The show features special guests who are on the front lines fighting for justice. We're making the case for full national reparations, one story at a time.

Bebop & Bouillabaisse is a survey of modern jazz in France between the years 1947 and 1975. Its main section is an A-Z of 50 musicians from France, Belgium and America who helped to establish and develop the music in the country. Key recordings are assessed and the principal aim is to argue for the music’s significance and pleasure-giving potential in the current age. There is also a brief history of modern jazz in France and a section discussing recordings made prior to the LP age. It concludes with a list of 39 essential albums. Bebop & Bouillabaisse is written in an accessible style ...

‘Zappa(s)’ takes a thematic approach to Frank Zappa’s work and approaches him as a satirist, Postmodernist, guitarist, composer, outsider and influence on other (European) musicians. It argues that certain parts of his vast recorded output are of more interest than others and tries to identify what he was good at and, conversely, what he may have been thought to be good at but perhaps wasn’t. As with Tony Adam’s earlier book on European jazz-rock, ‘Zappa(s)’ is written in an accessible style and geared to newcomers to the music as well as older hands.

Change Is… surveys 50 musicians/groups that helped to establish modern jazz in Britain. These include familiar names – Ronnie Scott, Tubby Hayes, John Dankworth – as well as lesser-known figures deserving of wider recognition. The book includes a section on the early development of British modern jazz as well as a list of 50 essential recordings from the period 1953-73. It is written in an accessible style and is aimed at both newcomers to the genre and seasoned followers.

The ‘Polish Jazz’ series consists of 76 LP’s released by Poland’s state-controlled Polskie Nagrania Muza label between the years 1965 and 1989. 76 Records assesses each album and provides a list of 21 of the very best. The series was reactivated in 2016 and Muza, now owned by Warner Brothers, has added further volumes which are considered in the ‘Postludium’. Polish Jazz is a remarkably diverse collection of jazz-related musics, ranging from New Orleans revivalism to fairly approachable free jazz. As well as providing an account of the music itself, 76 Records looks briefly at ...

A Smörgåsbord of Sound is a survey of modern jazz in Scandinavia between the years 1949 and 1980. Its main section is an A-Z of 76 musicians and bands from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and America who helped to establish and develop the music in the region. Key recordings are assessed and the principal aim is to argue for the music’s significance and pleasure-giving potential in the current age. A central claim is that Scandinavian jazz eventually departed from the American model and created its own highly distinctive forms. A Smörgåsbord of Sound is written in an accessible style...

The Future Was Then is a survey of modern jazz in the USA between the years 1944 and ’54 and covers the major sub-genres – bebop, cool and West Coast jazz – as well as other developments such as Cubop, hard bop, chamber jazz and proto-Third Stream. Its aim is to highlight the work of modern jazz pioneers during the period, both famous and obscure, and in a lengthy A-Z close to 150 musicians are discussed. Also included is a chapter where the various types of early modern jazz are defined. The Future Was Then is written in an accessible style with little in the way of complex ...

Mansion Worlds is a survey of 379 Impulse! albums released between 1961 and 2023, which amounts to the bulk of the label’s output. Impulse! is frequently equated with the New Thing and ‘spiritual jazz’ and in particular the work of John Coltrane and his associates. But its discography covers a wide range of jazz and jazz-related music including hard bop, vocal jazz, urban blues, ‘psychedelic’ jazz, Mainstream, jazz-funk and Third Stream, making it one of the most interesting of the well-known jazz labels, especially as it wasn’t an independent concern like Blue Note and Prestige...

The Fighting For Your Fairytale Podcast is all about turning dreams into reality while navigating life’s ups and downs. Join host Sarah as she shares honest stories, practical tips, and a bit of humor to inspire you to build the life you’ve always imagined. From personal growth and wellness to pursuing big goals and staying resilient, each episode will empower you to embrace your journey, one step at a time. Your fairytale is worth the fight—let’s make it happen together!

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Getting the right advice, reliable resources, and effective networking tools can be difficult when looking for the next steps towards a successful career in the arts and entertainment industry. Tony & Sarah Smith (Award-Winning and Two Time Emmy Nominated Producers & Directors) give you the tips, tools, tricks, and resources needed to navigate a successful career when venturing into the world of entertainment. Get information from Tony N Sarah as well as their guests, who are working industry professionals, and get proven tools and resources that will help you develop, grow, and monetize your ...