Description
A lyrical fusion of poetry and jazz, this volume pays tribute to legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker through Yusef Komunyakaa’s evocative, fourteen-part libretto, “Testimony.” Originally commissioned as a radio drama with music by Australian composer and saxophonist Sandy Evans, the work explores artistic genius, improvisation, memory, and the turbulent cultural landscape that shaped Parker’s life and legacy. Accompanied by two CDs featuring the musical realization of the piece, the collection brings poetry, voice, and sound together in a vibrant meditation on Black creativity and the enduring power of jazz.
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paperback
Wesleyan
Published Jan 1, 2013
153 pages
ISBN: 9780819574930
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First Published
2013
Language
eng
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