Black Music

The book is in fair condition, with significant wear on the cover including scuffing and edge wear, typical for a paperback of its age. The spine shows signs of creasing but remains intact. There is no dust jacket, and the interior pages are clean without any inscriptions or signatures. ####

"Black Music" by LeRoi Jones, published by William Morrow & Company, Inc. in 1967, is a seminal collection of essays on jazz and African American music. This edition was released in New York and captures the cultural and social significance of jazz in the 1960s. LeRoi Jones, also known as Amiri Baraka, is a pivotal figure in African American literature and cultural criticism. His insights in this book delve into the depths of jazz as a reflection of the African American experience. This edition is particularly notable for its historical context and the author's influential perspective on music and culture. The book is in paperback format with visible wear on the cover, indicating its journey through time and its value as a piece of cultural history. No dust jacket is present, and it is not a library copy. ####