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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture > Video Oral History Gallery DISCLAIMERNOTE: Over the years, many prominent musicians have objected to the grouping of so many diverse musicians and musical styles under the singular jazz heading. Duke Ellington, Max Roach and Dr. Billy Taylor are among the many who have raised this issue. It is generally felt that we should refer to the music of Duke Ellington, the music of Billie Holiday or the music of Max Roach, etc. rather than using the singular jazz umbrella for everyone. While producers, promoters, retailers, listeners, and indeed many artists, have no interest in facing the marketing difficulties and inconvenience likely to result from a name change, many artists feel quite strongly about this matter. Among those who have lectured and written on the topic is Yusef Lateef. Following is a statement from this master musician and educator. Yusef Lateef's appearance in this journal, or in any other medium (written, audio-visual, etc.) does in no way imply that he is a jazz musician, nor is his music jazz. He is a musician, composer and educator. His music may be referred to as autophysiopsychic music. |