Peter Kemper : The Sound of Rebellion

In the organizer's words:

On the political aesthetics of jazz -

Talk and discussion with: Hermes Villena

In his comprehensive work, music journalist Peter Kemper assumes that jazz has always been involved in the debate about racism and social exclusion. For the first time, the history of the emancipation of African-Americans over the last 100 years is traced through the history of jazz.

In addition to the most important stylistic milestones, Kemper also describes the most influential personalities and the most influential strategies of their rebellion. Jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong, Charles Mingus and Moor Mother have always seen their work as an expression of a life characterized by everyday and institutional racism. But what exactly is the subversive core of jazz? In the democratic nature of improvisation? In militant lyrics and titles? Or in the sound language itself?

In his fundamental work, Peter Kemper examines how far the impact of a politically understood jazz can reach and where its aesthetic potentials and limits lie: The perfect read for music lovers who are interested in the political significance of music and want to delve deeper into the world of jazz - and a great gift, not just for ambitious jazz fans.

- The history of jazz as a history of the emancipation of African-Americans - Written with tangible passion by F.A.Z. music critic and jazz expert Peter Kemper - A must-have for every jazz fan: lavishly illustrated with many illustrations and photographs