Will West Coast Jazz Get Some Respect?
5 days ago
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- #jazz
- #documentary
- Sandra Evans is creating a documentary to highlight West Coast jazz, a genre often overlooked in jazz history.
- West Coast jazz musicians like Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck, and Art Pepper have been unfairly marginalized.
- The author, a supporter of West Coast jazz, wrote a book on the subject and faced funding challenges.
- Historical bias against West Coast jazz included criticism of musicians who achieved commercial success.
- Sandra Evans is currently fundraising for her documentary project and seeking public support.
- The author's book on West Coast jazz has been influential and appreciated by readers like Ted.