Focusing on the evolution of the Saudi economy from the 1960s to today, this book offers a comprehensive survey of the country's significant political and economic role in the Middle East. It explores key developments and transformations, providing valuable insights into the factors shaping Saudi Arabia's economic landscape over the decades.
In this memoir, Harlem-born trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah recounts decades of national and international touring with the Sun Ra Arkestra and charts the rise of New York loft jazz scene, offering a fascinating portrait of advanced music in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan from the 1970s through the 1990s, including thrilling stories about the politically important Bed-Stuy venue The East and Abdullah's tutelage under composer and long-time Archie Shepp collaborator Cal Massey. Along the way, it covers the author's spiritual development, battles with addiction, tribulations as a father, and working life as an educator and taxi driver.