As Serious As Your Life

In this classic account of the new black music of the 1960s and 70s, celebrated photographer and jazz historian Val Wilmer tells the story of how a generation of revolutionary musicians established black music as the true vanguard of American culture.

Placing the achievements of African-American artists such as Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Sun Ra in their broader political and social context, Wilmer evokes an era of extraordinary innovation and experimentation that continues to inspire musicians today.

As vital now as when it was first published in 1977, As Serious As Your Life is the essential story of one of the most dynamic musical movements of the twentieth century.

In aceasta relatare clasica a noii muzici negre din anii 1960 si 70, celebrul fotograf si istoric de jazz Val Wilmer spune povestea modului in care o generatie de muzicieni revolutionari au stabilit muzica neagra drept adevarata avangarda a culturii americane. artisti precum Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane si Sun Ra in contextul lor politic si social mai larg, Wilmer evoca o era de inovatie si experimentare extraordinara care continua sa inspire muzicienii de astazi. As Serious As Your Life este povestea esentiala a uneia dintre cele mai dinamice miscari muzicale din secolul al XX-lea.