Roland Guillon facts for kids
Roland Guillon (born in 1942) is a French sociologist. A sociologist studies how people live together in groups and societies. He is known for his work on jobs and money, but especially for his new ideas about jazz music.
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Who is Roland Guillon?
Roland Guillon is a smart researcher. He works at a special center at the Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University. This center looks at how economics (money and jobs) and ethics (right and wrong) affect our environment and development.
His Work in Economics
Mr. Guillon is an expert in jobs and training. He has traveled to West Africa many times to help with projects there. His work helps us understand how people find jobs and learn new skills.
His Big Idea: "New Wave" Jazz
Roland Guillon came up with the name "New Wave" for a style of jazz music. This idea was inspired by an older jazz style from the late 1950s called "New Thing." He thought "thing" wasn't the best word. He changed it to "wave" because a wave shows movement. It also suggests that jazz music keeps changing and moving forward. This "wave" is like a strong new energy from many jazz musicians.
What is "New Wave" Jazz?
"New Wave" jazz tries to mix two main jazz styles: hard bop and free jazz. Hard bop is a style with strong rhythms and bluesy sounds. Free jazz is more experimental and lets musicians play with a lot of freedom. "New Wave" artists combine ideas from both of these styles. They don't just add them together, but create something new and exciting.
Famous "New Wave" Musicians
In his book, The New Wave, jazz in between, Roland Guillon explains the history of this style. He also points out important music albums that help us understand the movement. Famous musicians like Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, and Don Cherry are part of this "New Wave." There are also other talented musicians, like Prince Lasha, who are part of this group.
