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" An extraordinary destiny told as a story, that of the African American musician James Reese Europe who brougth jazz to France and Europe during the First World War.
1917. When the Americans landed in France they did not just bring victory with them. A new kind of music invaded the old continent – jazz. Born of a fierce desire to fight segregation, a black orchestra built itself into a legend, defying death in the trenches.
On January 1st, 1918, the 15th Regiment of the New York National Guard landed in Western France. Its particuliarity?
It is made up entirely of black soldiers, including a lieutenant with a fated name, James Reese Europe.
They will forge themselves a solid reputation as combatants in the final months of the conflict, earning the nickname “Harlem Hellfighters†and the famous Croix de Guerre. During the year 1918, the regimental fanfare, led by J.R. Europe, performed concerts: its music sparked enthusiasm wherever it went: jazz landed in Europe during the war!
Ambitious musician, leader of men, renowned Broadway entertainer, J.R. Europe joined the army thinking that he was seizing a historical opportunity to bring forward the cause of his community. Yet after the triumphant return parade, disillusion will be cruel...
Combining the history of war, music and the anti-segregationist struggle, this very documented comic takes us from Harlem to the south of the USA, then from Brest to Aix-les-Bains, and on various theaters of the end of the first World War, but also on real stages in Nantes and in Paris for legendary concerts.
The Author
Malo Durand was born in 1973 and grew up in Roscoff, in the west of France. In 1998, he did his military service in Paris, working as a copywriter for a military newspaper and he took up secondary school teaching, first in Morlaix and then in Brest.
Erwan Le Bot , studied cartoon illustration at the EESI in Angoulême. He is the author of Arrêts sur Brest, published by Editions Océaniques and of La bande des... 5 for the Association Normande de Bande Dessinée. Jiwa is a Franco-Belgian cartoon colorist.
Key Sales Points
- An extraordinary destiny told as a story, that of the African American musician James Reese Europe who brougth jazz to France during the First World War.
- The main character, Jim Europe, is extremely touching. This man at the height of his glory, star of Broadway, puts on the American uniform to change attitudes towards his community.
- 80 colour pages, including 68 pages of cartoons and 6 pages of documentaries and visual research.
More information: JAZZ LIEUTENANT
"
1917. When the Americans landed in France they did not just bring victory with them. A new kind of music invaded the old continent – jazz. Born of a fierce desire to fight segregation, a black orchestra built itself into a legend, defying death in the trenches.
On January 1st, 1918, the 15th Regiment of the New York National Guard landed in Western France. Its particuliarity?
It is made up entirely of black soldiers, including a lieutenant with a fated name, James Reese Europe.
They will forge themselves a solid reputation as combatants in the final months of the conflict, earning the nickname “Harlem Hellfighters†and the famous Croix de Guerre. During the year 1918, the regimental fanfare, led by J.R. Europe, performed concerts: its music sparked enthusiasm wherever it went: jazz landed in Europe during the war!
Ambitious musician, leader of men, renowned Broadway entertainer, J.R. Europe joined the army thinking that he was seizing a historical opportunity to bring forward the cause of his community. Yet after the triumphant return parade, disillusion will be cruel...
Combining the history of war, music and the anti-segregationist struggle, this very documented comic takes us from Harlem to the south of the USA, then from Brest to Aix-les-Bains, and on various theaters of the end of the first World War, but also on real stages in Nantes and in Paris for legendary concerts.
The Author
Malo Durand was born in 1973 and grew up in Roscoff, in the west of France. In 1998, he did his military service in Paris, working as a copywriter for a military newspaper and he took up secondary school teaching, first in Morlaix and then in Brest.
Erwan Le Bot , studied cartoon illustration at the EESI in Angoulême. He is the author of Arrêts sur Brest, published by Editions Océaniques and of La bande des... 5 for the Association Normande de Bande Dessinée. Jiwa is a Franco-Belgian cartoon colorist.
Key Sales Points
- An extraordinary destiny told as a story, that of the African American musician James Reese Europe who brougth jazz to France during the First World War.
- The main character, Jim Europe, is extremely touching. This man at the height of his glory, star of Broadway, puts on the American uniform to change attitudes towards his community.
- 80 colour pages, including 68 pages of cartoons and 6 pages of documentaries and visual research.
More information: JAZZ LIEUTENANT
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