Transcultural Jazz: Israeli Musicians and Multi-Local Music Making

Transcultural Jazz: Israeli Musicians and Multi-Local Music Making explores the transcultural practices of Israeli jazz musicians and their impact on global jazz performance and composition. The book provides insight into the nature, role, and politics of transcultural music-making in contemporary jazz practice, focusing on a particular group of Israeli musicians to enhance knowledge of modern Israeli society, culture, discourses, and practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Transcultural Jazz: Israeli Musicians and Multi-Local Music Making delves into the realm of jazz performance and composition by exploring the transcultural practices of Israeli jazz musicians and their profound impact on a global scale. A remarkable cohort of Israeli jazz artists has garnered widespread recognition and international acclaim, crafting music that seamlessly blends elements of American jazz with a diverse array of Israeli, Jewish, and Middle Eastern influences, as well as other non-Western musical traditions. While each musician pursues their unique approach to musical transculturation, there are underlying threads that connect them all. This study aims to unravel and analyze these intricate sounds and the associated discourses, providing a comprehensive understanding of the nature, role, and politics of transcultural music-making in contemporary jazz practice.

To enhance knowledge of modern Israeli society, culture, discourses, and practices, the research and analyses presented in this book are based on extensive fieldwork in various sites in the United States and Israel, as well as in-depth interviews with musicians, educators, journalists, producers, and scholars. This book serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars from diverse fields, including jazz studies, ethnomusicology, Jewish studies, Israel studies, and transnational studies.

Through its engaging narrative and comprehensive analysis, Transcultural Jazz offers a deep insight into the dynamic world of jazz, shedding light on the ways in which musicians navigate cultural boundaries, blend diverse musical traditions, and create music that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367488789