Thoughts After Reading Spirits Rejoice!

Jazz and American Religion: A Review Essay

Authors

  • Michael Kaler University of Toronto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.v45i1.29030

Keywords:

jazz, music, religious experience

Abstract

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References

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Nisenson, Eric. 1993. Ascension: John Coltrane and his Quest. New York: Da Capo.

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Published

2016-04-12

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Section

Articles

How to Cite

Kaler, M. (2016). Thoughts After Reading Spirits Rejoice! Jazz and American Religion: A Review Essay. Bulletin for the Study of Religion, 45(1), 37-43. https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.v45i1.29030