Unapologetic Expression: The Inside Story of the UK Jazz Explosion — Audiobook
Inside Explosion: Unapologetic Expression is André Marmot’s history of the UK jazz revival, presented here as an unabridged English-language audiobook. It places the newer scene in its musical and postcolonial context and draws on interviews with musicians and other figures from the movement.
At a glance
- Explores the rise of a new generation of UK jazz musicians and the genre’s wider history.
- The listing describes the book as drawing on eighty-six interviews, including with Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia, Moses Boyd, Gilles Peterson, Courtney Pine and Cleveland Watkiss.
- An unabridged audio edition with a stated listening length of 11 hours and 55 minutes.
Reference price: £15.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Its combination of interviews and historical context may suit listeners interested in both the current UK jazz scene and the forces that shaped jazz more broadly.
- The unabridged format preserves the full audiobook edition rather than presenting it as a shortened version.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | André Marmot |
|---|---|
| Narrator | André Marmot, see all |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 55 minutes |
| Programme type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Publication date | 8 July 2024 |
What to know before buying
- The listing identifies André Marmot as both author and narrator. The listening length is stated for this audiobook edition.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for an account of the UK jazz renaissance and its cultural background.
- Readers of music history who prefer an unabridged audiobook with interviews and artist perspectives.
Less suited to
- Buyers specifically seeking a print or ebook edition rather than audio.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Unapologetic Expression about?
It traces the newer UK jazz wave, setting the musicians and scene in a wider history of jazz and postcolonial Britain.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listing names André Marmot as the author and narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 55 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies this version as unabridged.
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