Summary: This is the first 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 discussion. In this episode: Considerations and anecdotes; Billie Holiday'and comic books; the transformation of jazz and comics into accredited forms of art, and the evolving relationship between jazz and comics. Audio extracts used in this episode (in order of appearance): Mordida (Geisa Fernandes); Pa´Colombia (Willie Colon) ; Escape Velocity (Steven Bedall); Ain't Nobody's Business (Billie Holiday live at the Carnegie Hall)  A toast to Paganini´s ghost (Bert Scheffer and his Orchestra) and Green Hill (James P. Johnson)

I am Geisa Fernandes, singer, songwriter and researcher and your are my guest on this visual-musical journey. In this series of ten episodes, we will talk about the many intersections, similarities and crossovers between Comics and Jazz. Stay tuned and enjoy! Comics and Jazz is an International Jazz Day event. Visit: www.geisafernandes.com