Jazz Radio America.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Aaron J., 1958-

Series:

Music in American Life Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jazz.

Radio broadcasting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (406 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Champaign : University of Illinois Press, 2024.

Summary:

This book by Aaron J. Johnson explores the role of jazz in American radio, covering both commercial and noncommercial platforms. It examines the evolution and impact of jazz broadcasting, highlighting key figures and stations that have shaped its presence on the airwaves. The book delves into historical and contemporary issues surrounding jazz radio, including programming challenges and the genre's cultural significance. It is intended for readers interested in music, radio broadcasting, and American cultural history, providing insights into how jazz continues to influence and reflect societal changes. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Introduction

Part I. Jazz on commercial radio. Jazz Here and Jazz There : Jazz Rides the Omnibus ; Independent Contractors : Jazz Shows Outside the Format ; Jazz Around the Clock : Jazz as a Radio Format

Part II. Jazz on noncommercial radio. Paradise Found, Paradise Lost : The Rise and Fall of Jazz on Noncommercial Radio ; Don't Get Too Far Out : Programming Jazz on Noncommercial Radio ; Jazz Is for Everybody : Missions, Precursors, Models, and Ownership

Postscript : Jazz Radio Present and Future.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9780252047497

0252047494

OCLC:

1465271013