{"product_id":"milford-graves-a-mindbody-deal-9781941753378","title":"Milford Graves: A Mind-Body Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eMilford Graves is a free-jazz pioneer and creative polymath whose multidisciplinary work explores medicine, botany, stem-cell regeneration, and martial arts. A Mind-Body Deal is the first-ever overview of his multimedia art, featuring hand-painted album covers, posters, drum sets, recording ephemera, multimedia sculptures, photographs, and costumes. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 176 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Inventory Press LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilford Graves, a pioneering figure in free jazz, has been a transformative force in music since the mid-1960s. By expanding the role of the drummer beyond mere timekeeping, he paved the way for the emergence of free jazz. Graves' groundbreaking performances alongside renowned artists such as Lou Reed, Min Tanaka, and John Zorn have left an indelible mark on the genre. However, Graves' boundless creativity and intellectual curiosity extend far beyond music. His diverse interests span medicine, botany, stem-cell regeneration, and martial arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mind-Body Deal, a comprehensive retrospective of Graves' multifaceted work, delves into his practices and preferences. This captivating catalog is adorned with fully illustrated documentation, encompassing a captivating collection of Graves' hand-painted album covers, posters, idiosyncratic drum sets, recording ephemera, multimedia sculptures, photographs, and costumes. These pieces are infused with elements from his scientific studies, showcasing his intellectual prowess and artistic versatility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilford Graves' legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians and artists worldwide. His groundbreaking contributions to free jazz and his expansive exploration of diverse fields have solidified his status as a true creative polymath. Through A Mind-Body Deal, we gain a deeper understanding of the extraordinary mind of Milford Graves and the profound impact he has made on the world of art and music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 844g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 194 x 267 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781941753378\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44096135659770,"sku":"9781941753378","price":31.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1674816655059_book.jpg?v=1675331336","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/milford-graves-a-mindbody-deal-9781941753378","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}