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The struggle against racism and bigotry\u00a0that was fought by many jazz legends is laid bare in a new exhibition.<\/p>\n

Jazz, Jews, and African Americans: Cultural Intersections in Newark and Beyond<\/em> delves into some of the most contentious episodes in the music\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

\"JEWISH<\/a>

JEWISH CONNECTION… Louis Armstrong with wife Lucille. \u00a9LAHM<\/p><\/div>\n

It explores Nazi propaganda, which attacked both Jews and African Americans and condemned jazz as degenerate music, as well as controversies over blackface traditions and exploitative managers.<\/p>\n

Wayne Winborne of the Institute of Jazz Studies<\/a>, which created the show, said: \u201cThis exhibit takes an unblinking look at the triumphs as well as the misfortunes experienced by both African Americans and Jews – in Newark, the country and internationally – in pursuing something original and transformative.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SINGER...Sarah<\/a>

MAGNIFICENT…singer\u00a0Sarah Vaughan \u00a9Mitchell Seidel<\/p><\/div>\n

Included are examples of well-known success stories, such as Louis Armstrong’s lifelong friendship with the Jewish family that nurtured his talent, as well as clashes and exploitation between the two cultures.<\/p>\n

Jazz, Jews, and African Americans<\/em> profiles influential figures from the 1920s to the present day and reveals how their roles in performance, artist management, media and recording informed “America’s classical music”.<\/p>\n

\"GRAPHIC<\/a>

GRAPHIC ART…poster of poet Amiri Baraka<\/p><\/div>\n

Visitors can learn about the contributions made by George and Ira Gershwin in bringing a new dimension to black jazz and the later impact of the composers’ canon on Ella Fitzgerald’s recording career.<\/p>\n

The exhibit \u2013 which includes articles, graphic art, interviews and photographs – emphasizes Newark’s prominence in the jazz landscape by spotlighting such legends as Sarah Vaughan, Wayne Shorter, Willie “The Lion” Smith, and James Moody.<\/p>\n

\"LEGEND...saxophonist<\/a>

LEGEND…saxophonist and composer Stan Getz \u00a9Aubrey Hart\/Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n

Innovators such as poet and author Amiri Baraka; illustrator Paul Bacon, renowned for his dust jackets and album covers; and Lorraine Gordon, owner of the Village Vanguard, also claim strong roots in the city.<\/p>\n

Donna Walker-Kuhne of New Jersey Performing Arts Center<\/a>, which collaborated in the exhibition, added: \u201cFor anyone who loves jazz or is interested in history, they will find this an informative experience. So many famous and important jazz artists came from New Jersey.\u201d<\/p>\n

*The free exhibition<\/a> is open on Sundays from noon till 5pm and Thursdays from 6-8pm, until Dec 13, at the Jewish Museum of New Jersey at Congregation Ahavas Sholom, 145 Broadway. For extended hours and appointments, call (973) 485-2609.<\/p>\n

**Cover photo: Mel Torme \u00a9Tad Hershorn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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