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.
