What is the state of jazz in contemporary American culture? Maurice and Luke reconnect with their friend Seth, an independent jazz scholar and musician who shares his perspective cultivated by his reading and practice. Seth gives a historical overview of how the genre evolved through some of its most impactful contributors. In addition, he provides commentary on the relationship between jazz and white spectatorship and imitators (Jack Harlow maybe catches some strays).
Seth’s reflections urge us to think about the refined exploitation in the music industry and in black cultural expression more broadly.
**Disclaimer: Luke’s segregation take may make certain folks blush and offend others; in the spirit of Rough Drafts, he is unserious (though not uninformed). Despite what he says, he looks forward to seeing his mother come holiday season and is a strong supporter of a multicultural democracy :)
Sources:
Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original by Robin D.G. Kelley (2010)
https://www.harvard.com/book/9781439190463
As Serious As Your Life: Black Music and The Free Jazz Revolution By Val Wilmer (2018)
https://mastbooks.com/products/as-serious-as-your-life
Free Jazz/Black Power By Philppe Carles and Jean-Louis Comolli; translated by Gregory Pierrot https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/F/Free-Jazz-Black-Power
Jazz and Justice: Racism and the Political Economy of Music by Gerald Horne
References:
How it Feels To Be Colored Me, by Zora Neale Hurston (1929)
Blues People: Negro Music in White America by Amiri Baraka
https://archive.org/details/bluespeoplenegroexp00bara
https://www.amherst.edu/media/view/91518/original/Baraka+-+The+Modern+Scene.pdf
Solar Myth
https://metrophiladelphia.com/solar-myth-john-coltrane-birthday/
screening director Shahkeem E. Williams’ new short film ‘Speakn’ Trane’ (written and produced by John Coltrane Symposium founder Anyabwile Love,
On the Road by Jack Kerouac Howl by Allan Ginsburg
Soul (Disney Pixar)
Fact Checks:
Sun Ra was definitely Black Arts Movement
Immanuel *Wilkins* (not wilkerson)
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.