Japan's jazz community - both musicians and audience - has been begrudgingly recognised for its talent, knowledge, and level of appreciation. This title shows how, strangely, Japan's own attitude toward jazz is founded on this same ambivalence about its authenticity. It explores the true and legitimate nature of Japanese jazz.
"This is a powerful gem of a book. Atkins's mixing of voices is wonderful and his scholarship impressive. Moreover, his complex argument is communicated in language that is straightforward, engaging, and compelling."--Christine Yano, University of Hawaii, Manoa
