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Using over 90 original interviews, as well as his extensive research in a variety of New Orleans' archives, Dr. Kennedy deftly explores the role public school teachers had in the formative years of jazz, as well as the influence they continue to have on the musical life of one of America's foremost musical cities. As jazz and music mentors, these teachers employed creativity, innovation, and dedication in propelling some of the world's finest musicians forward into brilliant careers. Chord Changes on the Chalkboard includes a foreword by jazz legend Ellis Marsalis, Jr., and is a must for jazz fans and historians, music libraries, and for collections supporting the study of popular culture and African-American history.
List of contents
Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 Acknowledgments
Chapter 3 Introduction
Chapter 4 Chapter 1.
From Teachers to Jazz Mentors: On the Periphery of New MusicChapter 5 Chapter 2.
Clyde Kerr Sr.: From Student to Jazz MentorChapter 6 Chapter 3.
Yvonne Busch: Shaping New Orleans MusicChapter 7 Chapter 4.
The New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts: From Jazz Mentors to a Jazz InstitutionChapter 8 Chapter 5.
The Community Comes into the School: Celebrating the Music Traditions of New Orleans within a ClassroomChapter 9 Chapter 6.
Conclusion: The Current Renaissance is No AccidentChapter 10 Appendix 1.
Clyde Kerr Sr.: A Link in the Public School Musical NetworkChapter 11 Appendix 2.
Musical Influences: Yvonne BuschChapter 12 Appendix 3.
Musical Influences: Dr. Bert BraudChapter 13 Appendix 4.
Musical Influences: Ellis Marsalis Jr.Chapter 14 Appendix 5:
Musical Influences: Clyde Kerr Jr.Chapter 15 Sources and Bibliography
Chapter 16 Index
Chapter 17 About the Author
About the author
Al Kennedy
