Daniel Szelogowski

Jazz and Politics Daniel Szelogowski

This research seeks to answer how the history of black ethnic struggles in the United States and the history of jazz are connected. The following issues are discussed: -Black culture in a white society during the twentieth century, -The role of jazz musicians, both black and white, in advancing integration, fighting for civil rights, and using their music as a voice, -Specific examples of musicians, music, and incidents that illustrate your points, -How the progress of jazz styles reflects the cultural changes of the century, and, -How the general ethos of dominant culture is evident in the world of jazz.