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At the height of the ideological antagonism of the Cold War, the U.S. State Department unleashed an unexpected tool in its battle against Communism: jazz. From 1956 through the late 1970s, America dispatched its finest jazz musicians to the far corners of the earth, from Iraq to India, from the Congo to the Soviet Union, in order to win the hearts and minds of the Third World and to counter perceptions of American racism.Penny Von Eschen escorts us across the globe, backstage and onstage, as Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and other jazz luminaries spread their music and their ideas further than the State Department anticipated. Both in concert and after hours, through political statements and romantic liaisons, these musicians broke through the governments official narrative and gave their audiences an unprecedented vision of the black American experience. In the process, new collaborations developed between Americans and the formerly colonized peoples of Africa, Asia, and the Middle Eastcollaborations that fostered greater racial pride and solidarity.Though intended as a colorblind promotion of democracy, this unique Cold War strategy unintentionally demonstrated the essential role of African Americans in U.S. national culture. Through the tales of these tours, Von Eschen captures the fascinating interplay between the efforts of the State Department and the progressive agendas of the artists themselves, as all struggled to redefine a more inclusive and integrated American nation on the world stage.
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I was excited to dive into this collection but found some tracks didn't resonate with me as much as I hoped. Still, it's got some gems that make it worth a listen if you're into historical jazz.
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Maya Patel
Interesting but Slightly Disappointing
I was excited to dive into this collection but found some tracks didn't resonate with me as much as I hoped. Still, it's got some gems that make it worth a listen if you're into historical jazz.
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Rajesh Kumar
Came Damaged, But Still Great Music
Unfortunately, the case arrived dented, but the music itself is fantastic. The Cold War narrative through jazz is presented in a way that really makes you think and feel. Worth it despite the shipping hiccup.
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Rajesh Kumar
Came Damaged, But Still Great Music
Unfortunately, the case arrived dented, but the music itself is fantastic. The Cold War narrative through jazz is presented in a way that really makes you think and feel. Worth it despite the shipping hiccup.
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Emily Johnson
Brilliant Arrangement of Jazz Classics
Satchmo blows my mind with this album! The combinations of traditional jazz elements and Cold War themes are simply brilliant. I’ve been playing it on repeat while cooking!
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