Damn Nam (Ain't Goin' to Vietnam)

Leon Thomas · 1969 · Chanson de protestation contre la guerre du Vietnam

Context

Fifth track, 4 min 42, composed by Leon Thomas. The piece gives the record its political side, in the context of the Vietnam War.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese, Spiritual jazz. Among the origins and influences of Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese: Classic blues (women singers), Swing, big bands, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• The Creator Has a Master Plan (Leon Thomas) (1969)
• Echoes (1969)
• Malcolm's Gone (1969)

Sources

• EN: Spirits Known and Unknown

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