Description
The Joyful Noise. Jazz at the BNE
Book Summary
This catalog commemorates the exhibition of the same name held at the National Library of Spain, offering a visual and documentary journey through the history of jazz in our country. Through a careful selection of bibliographic resources, the reader will discover how this musical genre has left its mark on Spanish culture, from press articles and musical scores to records, posters, and photographs. An essential work for jazz enthusiasts and lovers of contemporary cultural history.
What is it about?
For over a century, jazz and the musical styles that preceded it have permeated Spanish culture in many ways. "The Joyful Noise" reconstructs this evolution based on documents preserved in the National Library: newspaper and magazine articles, manuals, catalogs, literature and essays, comics, scores, advertising brochures, pianola rolls, photographs, engravings, posters, records, cassettes, videos, and DVDs. The work selects and contextualizes these materials to trace the evolution of jazz in Spain, showing its influence on society, art, and daily life.
Main Topics
- History of jazz in Spain from the early 20th century to the present.
- Documentation and musical archives: scores, recordings, and periodicals.
- The relationship between jazz and other artistic disciplines: literature, comics, photography, and poster art.
- Social and cultural impact of jazz in 20th-century Spain.
- Documentary heritage of the National Library of Spain.
Who is it recommended for?
This catalog is aimed at jazz fans, musicologists, art and culture historians, librarians, archivists, and any reader interested in the history of popular music in Spain. It will also be of great value to collectors and scholars of documentary heritage.
What this book contributes
- A panoramic and documented view of the presence of jazz in Spain, based on BNE collections.
- Access to a careful selection of graphic and textual materials of great historical and aesthetic value.
- Expert contextualization of each piece, allowing for an understanding of its relevance in the evolution of the genre.
- A reference work for delving into the study of jazz as a transnational cultural phenomenon.
Technical Specifications
- Author: National Library of Spain
- Publisher: National Library of Spain
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Exhibition and specific collection catalogs, Music, Music: styles and genres, Jazz
- Collection: Musical Genres
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2012
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 740 g
Editorial Review
This is a rigorous and visually attractive work that meets the dual goal of documenting an exhibition and offering a permanent reference tool. The selection of materials is varied and representative, and its informative approach makes it accessible both to specialists and to the general public interested in the history of jazz in Spain. A recommended title for libraries, documentation centers, and music fans.