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The Basics Ser.: Jazz: the Basics by Christopher Meeder (2007, Perfect)
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0415966949
ISBN-13
9780415966948
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43558183
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
16 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Jazz: the Basics
Subject
General, Genres & Styles / Jazz
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Music
Series
The Basics Ser.
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2007-041685
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
781.6509
Table Of Content
Introduction and Acknowledgments1. Fundamentals2. Pre-Jazz 3. Early JazzRecordings4. Louis Armstrong5. The 1920s6. The Swing Era, Part I: Big Bands7. The Swing Era, Part II: Small Groups and Soloists8. Bebop and the Moldy Figs9. Charles Parker10. Thelonious Monk11. The 1950s: The Beginning of Jazz Postmodernism12. Miles Davis13. Avant-Garde Jazz of the 1950s and Early 1960s14. John Coltrane15. The 1960s, Part I: Inside16. The 1960s, Part II: Free Jazz17. The 1960s, Part III: Chicago and the AACM18. Postbop Pianists19. Fusion20. The 1980s and New Conservatism21. The Genre Busters22. Lately Appendix: Recommended Recordings
Synopsis
Jazz: The Basics gives a brief introduction to a century of jazz, ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important musical style. The heart of the book traces jazz's growth from its folk origins through early recordings and New Orleans stars; the big-band and swing era; bebop; cool jazz and third stream; avant-garde; jazz-rock; and the neo-conservative movement of the 1980s and 1990s. Key figures from each era including: Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Wynton Marsalis are highlighted along with classic works. The book concludes with a list of the 100 essential recordings to own, along with a timeline and glossary. Jazz: The Basics serves as an excellent introduction to the players, the music, and the styles that make jazz 'America's classical music.', Jazz: The Basicsserves as an excellent introduction to the players, the music, and the styles that make jazz 'America's classical music.'
LC Classification Number
ML3506
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