5. Con Sabor Latino: Latin Jazz, the Mambo, and Latin Holidays in Los Angeles

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS ix
3. Illustrations xi
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. Maps xvii
6. Introduction. The Mexican American Generation, Music, and Los Angeles 1
7. 1. Mojo in Motion: The Swing Era 12
8. 2. The Drape Shape: Intercultural Style Politics 62
9. 3. Boogie Woogie Breakthrough: The Rhythm and Blues Era 118
10. 4. Come On, Let’s Go: The Rock and Roll Era 173
11. 5. Con Sabor Latino: Latin Jazz, the Mambo, and Latin Holidays in Los Angeles 229
12. Conclusion. Alternate Takes and Political Generations 281
13. Notes 291
14. Bibliography 347
15. Index 369