JAZZ IN NEW ZEALAND
Sir,-As a teenager (16 years of age) I wish to reply to Mr. L. D, Austin on the question of jazz music. I have no intention of debating his premise, that what he has stated about jazz is an "incontrovertible fact," but just merely wish to make the following points in defence of my tastes, It is possible that jazz may be considered to be the modern folk music of the Western world, and I mention it as the opinion of a musically knowledgeable contemporary. I think I may be considered a normal 16-year-old boy. I like jazz music, and have made a study of it, and have a small library of records. I agree that some of the "pop" music we hear over the aif is nauseating. Nevertheless, however personally unacceptable to me this type of music is, I wish to be tolerant enovgh to admit that tastes other than mine must be catered for. This point of view is not intended to convey the impression that I am in favour of a general lowering of the cultural standard.
MONTE
WEBB
Wellington).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 35, Issue 891, 31 August 1956, Page 5
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187JAZZ IN NEW ZEALAND New Zealand Listener, Volume 35, Issue 891, 31 August 1956, Page 5
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