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Blue Nippon: Authenticating Jazz in Japan,New
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Japans jazz communityboth musicians and audiencehas been begrudgingly recognized in the United States for its talent, knowledge, and level of appreciation. Underpinning this tentative admiration, however, has been a tacit agreement that, for cultural reasons, Japanese jazz cant swing. In Blue Nippon E. Taylor Atkins shows how, strangely, Japans own attitude toward jazz is founded on this same ambivalence about its authenticity.Engagingly told through the voices of many musicians, Blue Nippon explores the true and legitimate nature of Japanese jazz. Atkins peers into 1920s dancehalls to examine the Japanese Jazz Age and reveal the origins of urban modernism with its new set of social mores, gender relations, and consumer practices. He shows how the interwar jazz period then became a troubling symbol of Japans intimacy with the Westbut how, even during the Pacific war, the roots of jazz had taken hold too deeply for the total jazz ban that some nationalists desired. While the allied occupation was a setback in the search for an indigenous jazz sound, Japanese musicians again sought American validation. Atkins closes out his cultural history with an examination of the contemporary jazz scene that rose up out of Japans spectacular economic prominence in the 1960s and 1970s but then leveled off by the 1990s, as tensions over authenticity and identity persisted.With its depiction of jazz as a transforming global phenomenon, Blue Nippon will make enjoyable reading not only for jazz fans worldwide but also for ethnomusicologists, and students of cultural studies, Asian studies, and modernism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Blue Nippon: Authenticating Jazz in Japan'? A: 'Blue Nippon' explores the complexities of Japan's jazz scene, addressing cultural perceptions of authenticity and the historical context of jazz in Japan.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Blue Nippon' is E. Taylor Atkins, who provides a cultural history of jazz in Japan.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring it has been well-maintained.
- Q: How many pages does 'Blue Nippon' contain? A: 'Blue Nippon' contains a total of 384 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Blue Nippon' was published on September 6, 2001.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Blue Nippon' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in cultural studies, ethnomusicology, and Asian studies.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: Does 'Blue Nippon' include historical perspectives? A: Yes, the book includes historical perspectives on the evolution of jazz in Japan, particularly during the 1920s and 1930s.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: 'Blue Nippon' is beneficial for jazz fans, students of cultural studies, and anyone interested in the intersection of music and cultural identity.
- Q: What unique insights does the book provide about Japanese jazz? A: The book offers insights into Japan's complex relationship with jazz, including the struggles for authenticity and the cultural significance of jazz throughout various historical periods.