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Originally published in 1977 and beautifully reissued by <a href=\"http:\/\/joebucciero.website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blank Forms Editions<\/a>, this 142-page literary work captures the fiery, experimental essence of the Black Arts Movement compiled between 1960 and 1975. It serves as both a radical historical document and an intimate spiritual map from one of avant-garde jazz\u2019s most brilliant architects.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-Disciplinary Core<\/strong>: Features fiery free verse poetry, a definitive manifesto for &#8220;GREAT BLACK MUSIC,&#8221; notated songs, concert program notes, personal photos, and theatrical impressions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radical Social Commentary<\/strong>: Confronts urban alienation, systemic racism, and police brutality drawn from Jarman&#8217;s experiences growing up on Chicago&#8217;s South Side.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spiritual &amp; Creative Philosophy<\/strong>: Highlights his journey as a practicing Buddhist and Aikido proponent, exploring themes of cosmic breath and the erasure of the ego.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Literary Influences<\/strong>: Driven by a sweeping stream of consciousness inspired by Amiri Baraka, Thulani Davis, Henry Dumas, and Amus Mor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Modern Edition<\/strong>: Includes a vital new preface by Thulani Davis and a comprehensive introduction by scholar Brent Hayes Edwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Specifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Author<\/strong>: Joseph Jarman<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publisher<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/joebucciero.website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blank Forms Editions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Format<\/strong>: Paperback<\/li>\n<li><strong>Page Count<\/strong>: 142 pages<\/li>\n<li><strong>ISBN<\/strong>: 9781733723534<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Target Audience<\/h3>\n<p>Perfect for experimental music history enthusiasts, jazz aficionados, collectors of historical Black Arts Movement literature, and readers tracking the intersections of avant-garde art, political activism, and Zen spirituality.<\/p>\n<p>[3.5]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Case Volume I &amp; II: Return From Exile is a profound collection of poetry, photos, and musical manifestos by the late legendary saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and founding member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Joseph Jarman. 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