Introduction to Jazz History
4th Edition
Published on 1. September 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-13-210790-7 (ISBN)
Description
This chronological survey of jazz history brings together the various historical styles and explores them through the lives of the musicians and a study of their recordings.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
glossary, bibliography, discography, index
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
526 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-210790-7 (9780132107907)
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Donald D. Megill | Richard S. Demory
Introduction to Jazz History
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08/2001
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Content
The Roots of Jazz. Work Songs: Huddie Ledbetter - "Leadbelly." THE BLUES: 1900-. PIANO STYLES: 1890-1940. NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND DIXIELAND: 1910-1940. SWING: 1834-1945. BEBOP: 1943-1960. THIRD STREAM, COOL, AND BEYOND: 1949-. FREE JAZZ: 1960-. JAZZ/ROCK FUSION: 1968-. Appendices: The Elements of Music for the Nonmusician. The Elements of Jazz. Rock to Fusion: An Overview.