BL ST 14 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Austin High School Gang, Fletcher Henderson, Rudolph Fisher
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Chicago is the mecca for new orleans players. Which of the cities was more influential? thesis elaboration illustration / example jazz creates a transgressive community. Blues musician from mississippi delta, develop unique style. Ny: in harlem, black was white. you had rights that could not be denied you; you had privileges protected by law. It was a land of plenty (rudolph fisher) Two harlems: embrace white culture developed new negro , accomplishment / wealth, cabaret, people dancing, partying, drinking. Louis armstrong left king oliver in new orleans, went to ny to join fletcher henderson. Swing: new rhythm (speeds them up) make whole band move. 1925 1930 great depression / swing era. Own history of jazz innovation separate from new orleans or chicago. In dialogue with middle class and criminal class (cotton club) primitivism. African american revues get down rising up colonialism within heart of capitalism - ny.
