John Corbett est un écrivain, curateur et producteur dont le travail s'engage principalement dans la musique et les arts visuels. Ses essais et écrits critiques explorent un large éventail de genres musicaux, du jazz à la musique expérimentale, du funk à l'avant-garde. Il excelle à souligner les liens entre différentes formes d'art et à découvrir des récits négligés dans l'histoire de la musique. Son œuvre se caractérise par une profonde compréhension et un engagement passionné envers les arts.
Microgroove continues John Corbett's exploration of diverse musics, with essays, interviews, and musician profiles that focus on jazz, improvised music, contemporary classical, rock, folk, blues, post-punk, and cartoon music, as well as painting, design, dance, and poetry.
Set in January 1968, the narrative follows John Corbett and his fellow Marines as they defend the isolated Khe Sanh outpost against a siege by twenty thousand North Vietnamese soldiers. The ensuing seventy-seven days of intense combat mark one of the Vietnam War's deadliest confrontations and a significant moment in military history, highlighting the bravery and resilience of the soldiers involved.
In the first book of its kind, John Corbett's A Listener's Guide to Free Improvisation provides a how-to manual for the most extreme example of spontaneous improvising: music with no pre-planned material at all. Drawing on over three decades of writing about, presenting, playing, teaching, and studying freely improvised music, Corbett offers an enriching set of tools that show any curious listener how to really listen, and he encourages them to enjoy the human impulse-- found all around the world-- to make up music on the spot.
Gives a panoramic view of 1970s music and culture through seventy-eight essays that allow readers to dip in and out of the decade at random or immerse themselves completely in Corbett's chronological journey.
An Annal of olden Days in Central New York - The Land of Gold
Set in Central New York, this historical account explores the region's past, offering insights into its culture and significance during the late 19th century. The narrative captures the essence of the era, highlighting the land's wealth and the stories of its inhabitants. This reprint preserves the original text from 1898, providing readers with an authentic glimpse into the area's history and development.
Focusing on crime prevention, the book aims to educate readers about various forms of crime, including scams and fraud. By increasing awareness and understanding, it empowers individuals to protect themselves and reduce the risk of becoming victims. The emphasis is on knowledge as a crucial tool for prevention, making it an essential resource for anyone concerned about safety in society.
Focusing on practical guidance, this comprehensive course provides over 390 pages of step-by-step instructions for preparing and winning cases related to discrimination, sexual harassment, and whistleblowing in the workplace. The author shares personal experiences with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and federal court, offering insights into bias complaints. Additionally, it presents a unique business opportunity for individuals seeking to recover lost income or generate profit by selling the course.
Engaging learners in the exploration of language and culture, this resource book provides a diverse collection of practical activities. It aims to enhance understanding and appreciation of linguistic nuances while fostering cultural awareness through interactive experiences. Ideal for educators seeking innovative ways to connect students with the richness of language and its cultural contexts.
'Understanding Grammar in Scotland Today' explains basic concepts and presents a method of analysis that is systematic and suitable for complete beginners with no previous experience or formal grammatical study.
Music writer, curator, and collector John Corbett burrows deep inside the record collector's mind, documenting and reflecting on his decades-long love affair with vinyl. Discussing more than 200 rare and out-of-print LPs, Corbett combines memoir and criticism to explain what makes vinyl special and what drives collectors everywhere.