Comment Comment by edutechnion > ... if you want to fund anything, you have to describe it as a weapon.In 1955, the NY Times led with "United States has Secret Sonic Weapon-Jazz" http://thereisjazzbeforetrane.blogspot.com/2009/08/us-has-sonic-secret-weapon-jazz-nytimes.html Why did they fund jazz like they funded abstract expressionism? Jazz was the ultimate display of democracy and integration, improvisation and the exchange of ideas. parent edutechnion 11 years ago
In 1955, the NY Times led with "United States has Secret Sonic Weapon-Jazz"
Why did they fund jazz like they funded abstract expressionism? Jazz was the ultimate display of democracy and integration, improvisation and the exchange of ideas.