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British Jazz: 'A New Awakening' (1966-1971)

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Marc Myers
Apr 14, 2025
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In the U.S., between 1966 and 1971, American jazz became more funky and soulful as those music styles became increasingly popular on the radio, on records and in the youth culture at large. In the U.K., a shift was taking place as well, but it was slightly different. The transformation is vibrantly illustrated in a new three-CD box set: A New Awakening:…

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