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)



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