We would like to kick off volume 35 of this journal with a warm welcome to the newest associate editor of our “Field Notes” section, Jonathan J. Leal. Jonathan joins us from the University of Southern California, where he is assistant professor of English. In addition to his scholarship on bebop and post-war experimental popular music, Jonathan brings years of experience as a professional musician, producer, sound designer, and public writer. He has already brought us some great ideas, and we look forward to working with him. Jonathan’s arrival comes as John Vilanova finishes his tenure as an associate editor with the journal. Thank you, John, for all of your hard work!
As we write this editors’ note, the United States is in the midst of a midterm election. And coincidentally, that backdrop of political consequences has shaped many of the articles in this issue. This issue opens with a...
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