Introduction: Jazz and the Gospel
Part I: Historical Context
1. A Long Way from Home: Slavery and Diaspora
2. Paternalism: Justifying Narratives
3. Bondage and Beauty: Life and Music During Slavery
4. Strength to Climb: The Gospel During Slavery
5. Resilience: The Music of Strength
6. Go Down, Moses: Spirituals
7. Precious Lord: Moving to Gospel
8. Woke Up this Morning: The Blues Part III: Jazz Music
9. A Way of Life: How Jazz Came into Being
10. Jazz at Midlife: Bebop and Cool
11. Gospel in Jazz: The Christian Message in the Musicians and the Music
12. The Spirit of Jazz: Jazz and the Gospel Message
13. The Glories of Jazz: What's Not to Love?
Appendix: Selected Jazz Recordings
