Comics & Jazz

Summary: This is the ninth episode (the one before the last, by the way) of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode we compare two graphic novels, which are also cutting-edge jazz albums: The Epic, by Kamasi Washington and Instrumental, by Dave Chisholm.. Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1.Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); 2.The Rhythm Changes (Kamasi Washington); 3.Askim (Kamasi Washington); 4.Final Thought (Kamasi Washington); 5. Isabelle (K. Washington); 6.The Next Step (Kamasi Washington); 7.Change of Guard (K. Washington); 8.Lesanu (K. Washington); 9. Best of Luck (Dave Chisholm); 10. Death and the Narrator (Dave Chisholm); 11.Paranoia (Dave Chisholm); 12. Decompression (Dave Chisholm); 13.Costumes (Dave Chisholm); 14. Celebration (Dave Chisholm)  


Comics & Jazz is written and produced by Geisa Fernandes
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Summary: This is the eighth episode of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode we propose a comparative reflection on how comics and jazz went from being marginalized forms of expression to becoming items of interest to collectors and scholars. Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1.Mordida (Geisa Fernandes), 2.Guitar jazz 3 (Surprising Media), 3 Sing, sing, sing (with the Swing) (Louis Prima), 4.Bebop (Dizzy Gillespie), 5.Bitches Brew (Miles Davis), 6.Sofrito  (Mongo Santamaria), 7.Cool Jazz Session 15 (Office MIKADO), 8.Hot Jazz 2 (Jumping Bunny), 9.Noir (Madstock), 10.Jazzy Rag (Marshall the Explorer), 11.I'm not feeling well today (u_0tyyfec3hz), 12.Hot Jazz (Jumping Bunny)


Comics & Jazz is written and produced by Geisa Fernandes
Visit: www.geisafernandes.com

Summary: This is the seventh episode of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode we explore the importance of comics and jazz to discuss gender issues and the semiotical discrepances in the representation of jazz icons in graphic novels. Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1.Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); 2.Jazz at Dizzy´s (Tokyo Rifft) 3; Late Night Big Band Swing Jazz Instrumental (Nick Panek); 4.Jazz (Lite Saturation); 5.We Need a Superhero  (Geoff Harvey); 6.Piano Jazz (Surprising Media); 7.Cool Down at the Ice House (Tokyo Rifft); 8.Billie´s Blue (Billie Holiday); 9.Ecclusiastics (Charles Mingus); 10.Guitar jazz 2 (Surprising Media)


Comics & Jazz is written and produced by Geisa Fernandes
Visit: www.geisafernandes.com

Summary: This is the sixth part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode we exploresthe academic recognition of jazz and comics, their cultural interconnectedness, and the influence of black diaspora in both forms of expression.  Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1. Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); 2. A Good Man Is Hard to Find ( Edie Green) 3. Piano background (unknown) 4. Nevermore (Geisa Fernandes)  5. What´s Going On (Elijah K) 6.Africa Beat (Jac Jack) 7: Tico-tico no Fubá (Zequinha de Abreu) 8.Pelo Telefone (Donga) 9. Mano a Mano (Carlos Gardel/José Razzano) 10. Livery Stable Blues (Ray Lopez and Alcide Nunez) 11. What is in the Biscuit Tin? (Geoff Harvey) 12. Afro Beat (unknown)



Comics & Jazz is written and produced by Geisa Fernandes
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Lovers, Comics & Jazz is back! Stay tuned for episodes 6 to 10. Coming out next week!
Comics & Jazz: your visual-musical journey with Geisa Fernandes

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Summary: This is the fifth part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode: the connections between jazz and comic books, addressing their historical, cultural, and creative similarities and influences. Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1. Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); 2. Putting on the Ritz (Irving Berlin) 3. Out My Mind (BeatMekanik) 4. Wiseman's Rag (Jason Rosenblatt) 5. Comic Strip (Serge Gainsbourg) 6. Blue Bossa (Joe Henderson) 7: All the things you are (Jerome Kern) 8. Autumn Leaves (Joseph Kosma) 9. My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart) 10. Round Midnight (Thelonious Monk)

Summary: This is the fourth part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode: the building of the visual design of jazz album covers and influential designers, such as S. Neil Fujita and Jim Flora. Audio extracts used in this episode (in order of appearance): 1. Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); 2. You took advantage of me (Richard Rodgers); 3. My Sweet (Reinhardt & Grappelli); 4. C´est si bon (Henri Betti with the lyrics by André Hornez); 5. La Pioggia (Luigi Russolo); 6. Si je étais blanche (Henri Varna, Lennart Falk and Robert Lelièvre) ; 7. Rapsody in Blue (George Gershwin); 8. Boogie Woogie Stomp (Albert Ammos); 9. Parisian Thoroughfare (Bud Powell/) 10. "I Wanna Be Your Man" (Lennon–McCartney) 11. O Barquinho (Roberto Menescal); 12. Nick´s Knacks (Nick Travis); 10. They all laughed (George Gershwin); 11. In The Nick of Time (Nick Travis); 12. Boogie Woogie (Clarence “Pinetop” Smith); 13. Mack the Knife (Kurt Weill - Berthold Brecht.); 14. La Cumana (Barclay Allen, Harold Spina, Roc Hillman); 15. The Great Lie (Gene Ammons); 16. What Is This Thing Called Love (Cole Porter); 17. Frankie and Johnny (Traditional)

Summary: This is the third part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode: The deep connection between visual arts, comics; Mondrian, Matisse and  the revolution brought by Alex Steinweiss to the music industry.
Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); Bumble Boogie (Jack Fina); Take the A-Train (Billie Strayhorn); La Vie en Rose ( Édith Piaf, Louis Guglielmi); Tico-Tico no Fubá (Zequinha de Abreu, Aloysio de Oliveira); My heart stood still (Thou Sweel); Ain´t She Sweet (Rodger, Hart); Summertime (George Gershwin); Cry me A River (Arthur Hamilton)

Summary: This is the second part of a series of contents discussing the intertwining of comics and jazz as art forms, exploring their historical connections and contemporary influence on each other. The impact of recognition on these art forms and the representations of jazz in comics are also critical topics for our discussion. In this episode: Adorno and his critics on the genre, Scott Joplin, Stravinsky and Picasso.
Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): Mordida (Geisa Fernandes);Jazzy Abstract Beat (Coma-Media); Lili Marlene (Norbert Schultze); Adorno (Geisa Fernades);The Entertainer (Scott Joplin) and Ragtime for 11 Instruments (Igor Stravinsky)