Jazz

The eleventh edition of this trusted text takes students on an extraordinary musical journey through the changing styles and the fascinating history of jazz. With a strong emphasis on listening and an outstanding photo program, Jazz offers an insider's view of the most important music, artists,...

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Main Author: Tanner, Paul (Author)
Other Authors: Megill, David W., Gerow, Maurice
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York McGraw-Hill 2009
Edition:11th ed
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Summary:The eleventh edition of this trusted text takes students on an extraordinary musical journey through the changing styles and the fascinating history of jazz. With a strong emphasis on listening and an outstanding photo program, Jazz offers an insider's view of the most important music, artists, clubs, and precursors in jazz history. Personal accounts by major players ("Witness to Jazz") take students inside sessions, giving them a firsthand view of the lively context surrounding the growth of this uniquely American art form.
Physical Description:xi, 382 pages some colour illustrations 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780073401379
0073401374