Jazz in Europe : networking and negotiating identities /
José Dias.
- 208 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Should we talk of European jazz or jazz in Europe? What kinds of networks link those who make it happen 'on the ground'? What challenges do they have to face? Jazz is a part of the cultural fabric of many of the European countries. This book presents jazz in Europe as a complex arena, where the very notions of cultural identity, jazz practices and Europe are continually being negotiated against an ever changing social, cultural, political and economic environment. It gives voice to musicians, promoters, festival directors, educators and researchers regarding the challenges they are faced with in their everyday practices.