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Author of IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY, jazz vocalist and composer Joan Cartwright has become a Diva in her own right. She's written 9 books available on www.lulu.com. Joan toured in 15 countries and has written over 60 songs. She produced both of her recordings, Feelin' Good and In Pursuit Of A Melody and her book by the same title contains her... more »
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
  • member since August 20, 2007

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  1. A History of African American Jazz and Blues

    divajc edited the summary of A History of African American Jazz and Blues Monday, April 19, 2010.

    • Three essays about the origins of Blues and Jazz music in America and abroad.

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  2. A History of African American Jazz and Blues

    divajc edited the classification of A History of African American Jazz and Blues Monday, April 19, 2010.

    • changed the Library of Congress Classification: music, history, jazz, blues, essays
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  3. A History of African American Jazz and Blues

    divajc edited the contributors of A History of African American Jazz and Blues Monday, April 19, 2010.

    • Added a contributor: Joan Cartwright, M.A.: (Primary Author)
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  4. A History of African American Jazz and Blues

    divajc edited the table of contents of A History of African American Jazz and Blues Monday, April 19, 2010.

    • INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

      The Sign of the Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

      Jazz: The Unmasked Rhetoric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

      The Cultural Politics of Commercial Jazz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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  5. A History of African American Jazz and Blues

    divajc edited the organizations of A History of African American Jazz and Blues Monday, April 19, 2010.

    • Added a organization: IAJE: International Association of Jazz Educators
    • marked the description of IAJE as not a spoiler
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  6. A History of African American Jazz and Blues

    divajc edited the settings of A History of African American Jazz and Blues Monday, April 19, 2010.

    • changed the overview: Jazz clubs
    • Added a setting: Harlem, NY
    • Added a setting: Paris, France
    • Added a setting: Montreux, Switzerland
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  7. A History of African American Jazz and Blues

    divajc edited the memorable quotes of A History of African American Jazz and Blues Monday, April 19, 2010.

    • Added a quotation: “Jazz is the voice of my people.Norman Mapp
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  8. A History of African American Jazz and Blues

    divajc edited the characters of A History of African American Jazz and Blues Monday, April 19, 2010.

    • Changed the section title: Cast of Characters/Important People
    • Added a character: Quincy Jones: Interview by Joan Cartwright
    • marked the description of Quincy Jones as not a spoiler
    • Added a character: Dewey Redman: Interview by Joan Cartwright
    • marked the description of Dewey Redman as not a spoiler
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  9. A History of African American Jazz and Blues

    divajc edited the ridiculously simplified synopses of A History of African American Jazz and Blues Monday, April 19, 2010.

    • Added: Cultural politics of jazz and blues
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  10. A History of African American Jazz and Blues

    divajc edited the description of A History of African American Jazz and Blues Monday, April 19, 2010.

    • Three essays on jazz and blues in America

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