Reading Texts
 

"The Cult of Bebop"
 
 
 

ISSUES:

JAZZ

CULTURE

RACE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"The Cult of Bebop"
 
 
 

ISSUES:

JAZZ

CULTURE

RACE

1. Oral Style

Gillespie’s text is a written work, however the style often reflects an oral style.  This is from the language and structure, but also from the dialogue that is featured throughout.

[Q]   How does this style affect the impression of Dizzy's explanations?  Does it affect how genuine or true they seem?
 
 

1. Nature of the Source


Much of the chapter is anecdotal , in other parts Dizzy generalised about his behaviours or made interpretations about the movement. 

In moving between the specific and the general, the text can be analysed in different ways.  It can be used and interpreted as a 'primary' or 'secondary source' -  at different places and for different purposes.

However, it reveals that Dizzy's memories were being constructed from hindsight.
 

[Q]   How would engaging with historical discourse within a memoir affect the 'evidence' presented?