Szwed, John F.

Jazz 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Jazz

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ISBN 13:
9780786884964
author:
Szwed, John F.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
HYPERION
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
134mm X 204mm
Genre:
Jazz
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£15.49

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Jazz 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Jazz

This comprehensive guide explores the complex history and development of jazz, tracing its evolution from an ethnic music to North America's most popular genre in just over fifty years. John Szwed delves into the key figures, theories, and controversies that shaped jazz, as well as some of its most influential recordings.

With a detailed tour of the music's tangled history, Jazz 101 is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand this unique and fascinating genre.

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