New Dutch swing

jazz + classical music + absurdism

Book • 1998

Author

Kevin Whitehead

This book provides a collective portrait of Amsterdam's thriving improvised music scene, which blends elements of jazz, classical music, and absurdism.

It offers a detailed look at the evolution and key figures of this unique musical world.

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Tonya Mosley as the author of the book, focusing on a specific style of jazz music.

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