Diminuendo & Cresendo in Blue
A Negro musician, or a Negro who was not a propfessional musician, decided to do what he thought he could do on a musical instrument, just to see what it sounded like. For personal kicks, he tried banjo, guitar, violin, cornet, clarinet, trombone, saxophone, and other instruments at hand. He was strongly influenced by the music of his time, and the black beat was his foundation.
The soul of his brothers, sisters, and neighbors broke through to reassure him of their sympathy. The music of his time-and sound devices- were always parallel to the progress of science, medicine, and labor. When yo pick the jazz musician of any period, if he happens to be one of the many unique performers, you may be sure he always reflects what's happening in his time. "What's happening" is the name of the game.