Jazz: A History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Frank Tirro
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. W. Norton & Company; Duke University, 1977
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive work chronicles the vibrant evolution of jazz music, tracing its origins from African rhythms and spirituals through its development in New Orleans, Chicago, and New York. It presents a detailed analysis of key figures, stylistic innovations, and the cultural impact of this uniquely American art form. The narrative illustrates the intricate interplay of improvisation and structure that defines jazz, offering insights into its various subgenres and influential periods. Readers will find an authoritative account that captures the dynamic spirit and enduring legacy of jazz across the 20th century and beyond.
Author: Frank Tirro
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. W. Norton & Company; Duke University, 1977
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive work chronicles the vibrant evolution of jazz music, tracing its origins from African rhythms and spirituals through its development in New Orleans, Chicago, and New York. It presents a detailed analysis of key figures, stylistic innovations, and the cultural impact of this uniquely American art form. The narrative illustrates the intricate interplay of improvisation and structure that defines jazz, offering insights into its various subgenres and influential periods. Readers will find an authoritative account that captures the dynamic spirit and enduring legacy of jazz across the 20th century and beyond.