Jazz for Dummies

Name: Jazz for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780764550812

ISBN-10: 0764550810

ISBN-13: 9780764550812

Edition: 1998

Authors: Dirk Sutro, Barney Kessel

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Jazz for Dummies is an informative reference to the music and the musicians who have over the last 50 or more years produced a variety of styles and are responsible for the latest revival of what is recognised to be a great musical genre.

Book details

List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/16/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 358
Size: 7.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English



Introduction



All That Jazz: A Tour of the Basics



In the Beginning: Entering the World of Jazz



Altered Ears: Understanding the Traits and Roots of Jazz



The Scheme of Things: Elements of Jazz Theory



Tools of the Trade: The Instruments of Jazz



Jazz Greats and Great Jazz: An Evolutionary Riff



The Birth of an American Music: Jazz into the 1920s



The Golden Era of Big Band Swing: The 1930s and Beyond



Bebop to Cool: The 1940s and 1950s



A Radical Departure: The 1960s and 1970s



The Perfect Hybrid: Latin Jazz



Looking Ahead: The Present and Future of Jazz



The Beat Goes On: Jazz Appreciation 101



Mass Appeal: Taking Note of Jazz in Popular Culture



Good Times: Jazzing Up Any Dinner Party



Lovin' It Live: A Jazz Concert Survival Guide



Traveling Jazz: Your Ticket to the Best Festivals



I Like the Way You Play: The Jazz Musician



Feeding the Jazz Jones: Advice for Aspiring Players



So You Wanna Be in a Band: Fitting into a Jazz Ensemble



Digital Jazz: Making Music in High-Tech Times



The Part of Tens



Ten Great Cities for Jazz



Ten Tips for Building and Enjoying a Jazz Collection



Appendixes



More Than 100 Recommended Jazz Titles



Trustworthy Jazz Labels



Resources for Further Jazz Enlightenment


Index