Early Jazz: Its Roots And Musical Development
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Gunther Schuller
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Gunther Schuller's Early Jazz chronicles the foundational years of this uniquely American art form, presenting a meticulous analysis of its stylistic evolution and key innovators. This seminal work details the musical structures, performance practices, and cultural contexts that shaped jazz from its nascent stages through the 1930s. Schuller, a renowned musician and scholar, argues for a deep understanding of jazz's complex heritage, illustrating its intricate development with scholarly rigor and insightful commentary. The text offers an authoritative perspective on the genre's pioneers, their contributions, and the enduring legacy of their groundbreaking artistry.
Author: Gunther Schuller
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Gunther Schuller's Early Jazz chronicles the foundational years of this uniquely American art form, presenting a meticulous analysis of its stylistic evolution and key innovators. This seminal work details the musical structures, performance practices, and cultural contexts that shaped jazz from its nascent stages through the 1930s. Schuller, a renowned musician and scholar, argues for a deep understanding of jazz's complex heritage, illustrating its intricate development with scholarly rigor and insightful commentary. The text offers an authoritative perspective on the genre's pioneers, their contributions, and the enduring legacy of their groundbreaking artistry.