A supreme love: the music of jazz and the hope of the gospel

Introduction: Jazz and the Gospel

Part I: Historical Context. A Long Way from Home: Slavery and Diaspora

Paternalism: Justifying Narratives

Bondage and Beauty: Life and Music During Slavery

Strength to Climb: The Gospel During Slavery

Part II: Background Genres. Resilience: The Music of Strength

Go Down, Moses: Spirituals

Precious Lord: Moving to Gospel

Woke Up This Morning: The Blues

Part III: Jazz Music. A Way of Life: How Jazz Came into Being

Jazz at Midlife: Bebop and Cool

Gospel in Jazz: The Christian Message in the Musicians and the Music

The Spirit of Jazz: Jazz and the Gospel Message

The Glories of Jazz: What's Not to Love?

Appendix: Selected Jazz Recordings.