Iggy Pop - Five Foot One

In this era of jazz, the use of electric instruments and rebellion of what was considered jazz began to expand quickly. Artists such as Sun Ra, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock began to make music that was meant to stretch and push the boundaries of what jazz was. In avant garde jazz elements of classical music and the use of atonal and arrhythmic concepts were used to broaden the palette of what is considered acceptable. Miles Davis incorporated similar elements as well as a more Rock oriented rhythm section with the album Bitches Brew. At this point the use of electric guitar and bass or electric organ or piano became much more of a feature.

From the 1980s until present day Jazz continues to evolve and reflect both the sociopolitical and musical trends of the time. Jazz continues to borrow elements from other styles of music ranging from classical to hip Hop and electronic music. The styles and traditions of past eras of jazz can still be heard in their traditional forms as well as borrowed from and recontextualized and revamped. Icons of jazz such as Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter who have lasted through many eras have continued to evolve as well as train and mentor a myriad of others who continue to contribute to the evolution and tradition of jazz. Having accumulated such a rich pool of history and resources, Jazz continues to borrow from itself and morph and adapt to its surroundings.

Source: The Eras & History Of Jazz Music by Greater Toronto Music School

Iggy Pop - Five Foot One

• Released on: New Values album
• Released in: April 1979
• Written by: Iggy Pop

"Iggy and The Stooges were infamous for performances in which Pop leapt off the stage, hence, the stage dive, smeared raw meat or peanut butter over his chest and cut himself with broken bottles."

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