Comics & Jazz

EP 10 (FINAL): Choro & Jazz: from Chiquinha Gonzaga to Nair de Teffé

Summary:This is the tenth and final 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 final episode we focus on the intersection of jazz with rhythms that are the basis for the construction of what became Brazilian "popular music". We will also talk about the first Brazilian caricaturist Nair de Teffé. Audio extracts used in the episode (in order of appearance): 1.Mordida (GeisaFernandes); 2. Ameno Resedá (Ernesto Nazareth);  3. Atraente (Chiquinha Gonzaga) 4. Ô Abre Alas(Chiquinha) 5. Os Lundus Da Marquesa ( Francisco Braga) 6. Muraro (Ernesto Nazareth). 7 Gaúcho ( O Corta Jaca) (Chiquinha Gonzaga) ; 7. Machuca (Chiquinha Gonzaga); 8. A Brasileira (Chiquinha Gonzaga); Forrobodó (Chiquinha Gonzaga); Tango Americano (various) ; Thanks aMillion (Kahn Johnston)  Comics & Jazz is written and produced by Geisa Fernandes Visit: www.geisafernandes.com [http://www.geisafernandes.com]

Episode 9: Graphic novel or jazz album? - The Epic and Intrumental

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 Visit: www.geisafernandes.com [http://www.geisafernandes.com]

Episode 8: From Rags to Riches - Comics and Jazz validated as art forms

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

Episode 7: Damsels in distress - Representing women in Comics and Jazz

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

Episode 6: Flow and the Black Diaspora

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 Visit: www.geisafernandes.com