Concise Guide to Jazz

Name: Concise Guide to Jazz
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ISBN: 9780131733312

ISBN-10: 0131733311

ISBN-13: 9780131733312

Edition: 5th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Gridley

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This abridged version of Jazz Styles was developed in response to requests for an introductory book offering the clarity and accuracy of Jazz Styles with 1/2 the size, 1/4 the number of names and tune titles, and 1/3 the number of musician profiles. Using a simple, yet lively writing style, and an abundance of illustrations, it is easily accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of musicor any technical sophistication. Written by an active jazz musician and eminent jazz historian, this brief yet substantive introduction to jazz examines how jazz originated, how it is made, what to listen for, the major style eras, and the individual styles of 40 historically significant jazz…

Book details

List price: $59.80
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 7.75" wide x 10.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements



What is Jazz?



How to Listen to Jazz



The Origins of Jazz



Early Jazz



Swing



Bebop



Cool Jazz



Hard Bop



Avant-Garde of the 1960'S and 1970'S



Fusion



Now Appendices


Elements of Music Album Buying Strategies a Small Basic Collection of Jazz Videos


Glossary for Musicians


Index