Birds of Fire: Jazz, Rock, Funk, and the Creation of Fusion

Autori

• Kevin Fellezs

Parametri

• 312 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Jazz
• Musica
• Storia

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Focusing on the unique musical idiom of fusion, the book examines how artists blended jazz, rock, and funk in the late 1960s and 1970s, challenging existing genres and cultural norms. Kevin Fellezs analyzes the work of influential musicians like Tony Williams, John McLaughlin, Joni Mitchell, and Herbie Hancock, showcasing their innovative approaches and the disruption of critical assumptions. The narrative also reflects on the artists' ongoing contributions and the lasting impact of their fusion music, emphasizing the significance of hybridity in their work.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

(In brossura)