The World Of Jazz
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few art forms have shaped the soul of the twentieth century quite like jazz — and The World of Jazz by Rodney Dale stands as a definitive, richly illustrated chronicle of this uniquely American musical revolution. From the smoky back-alley clubs of New Orleans to the grand concert halls of New York and beyond, Dale traces the genre's explosive rise through the lives, legends, and innovations of its greatest practitioners, including trumpeters, saxophonists, pianists, and drummers who rewrote the rules of modern music. Dale's narrative presents jazz not merely as a musical genre but as a cultural force — a living, breathing expression of freedom, improvisation, and the African-American experience. Writing with authority and evident passion, he illuminates the interconnected webs of influence between giants such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Miles Davis, arguing that to understand jazz is to understand a pivotal chapter in human creativity. Lavishly supported by iconic photography, this volume is both a visual feast and an indispensable reference, leaving the reader to wonder: how much of the world's heartbeat is still set to a jazz rhythm?
Author: Rodney Dale
Format: Hardback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few art forms have shaped the soul of the twentieth century quite like jazz — and The World of Jazz by Rodney Dale stands as a definitive, richly illustrated chronicle of this uniquely American musical revolution. From the smoky back-alley clubs of New Orleans to the grand concert halls of New York and beyond, Dale traces the genre's explosive rise through the lives, legends, and innovations of its greatest practitioners, including trumpeters, saxophonists, pianists, and drummers who rewrote the rules of modern music. Dale's narrative presents jazz not merely as a musical genre but as a cultural force — a living, breathing expression of freedom, improvisation, and the African-American experience. Writing with authority and evident passion, he illuminates the interconnected webs of influence between giants such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Miles Davis, arguing that to understand jazz is to understand a pivotal chapter in human creativity. Lavishly supported by iconic photography, this volume is both a visual feast and an indispensable reference, leaving the reader to wonder: how much of the world's heartbeat is still set to a jazz rhythm?