In with the In Crowd: Popular Jazz in 1960s Black America

In In with the In Crowd: Popular Jazz in 1960s Black America, Mike Smith shines a light on the overlooked popular jazz artists of the 1960s, such as Eddie Harris, Nancy Wilson, Ramsey Lewis, and Jimmy Smith, who energized dance clubs and radios during a transformative era. By addressing the bias in critical narratives that favor avant-garde musicians, Smith reveals how this vibrant jazz community created a powerful cultural outlet for joy, resilience, and Black pride amidst societal turmoil. The audiobook celebrates the musicians, DJs, record labels, and venues that contributed to the thriving jazz scene of the decade.