Jazz: The Essential Companion
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Author: Ian Carr
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 576
This is a reference book covering the whole spectrum of jazz from its origins in ragtime to such contemporary innovators as "Loose Tubes". Included are entries on all the major jazz figures of the world as well as detailed evaluations of more recent practitioners such as Ornette Coleman and Joe Zawinul and in-depth coverage of lesser-known early contributors. The biographical entries provide the essential facts of the musicians life and work, followed by a brief list of their most important recordings. There are lucid definitions of Jazz terms such as bebop, cool, dirty and funk as well as essays on historical subjects such as New Orleans and Dixieland. The three authors are all jazz musicians themselves.
Author: Ian Carr
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 576
This is a reference book covering the whole spectrum of jazz from its origins in ragtime to such contemporary innovators as "Loose Tubes". Included are entries on all the major jazz figures of the world as well as detailed evaluations of more recent practitioners such as Ornette Coleman and Joe Zawinul and in-depth coverage of lesser-known early contributors. The biographical entries provide the essential facts of the musicians life and work, followed by a brief list of their most important recordings. There are lucid definitions of Jazz terms such as bebop, cool, dirty and funk as well as essays on historical subjects such as New Orleans and Dixieland. The three authors are all jazz musicians themselves.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Ian Carr
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 576
This is a reference book covering the whole spectrum of jazz from its origins in ragtime to such contemporary innovators as "Loose Tubes". Included are entries on all the major jazz figures of the world as well as detailed evaluations of more recent practitioners such as Ornette Coleman and Joe Zawinul and in-depth coverage of lesser-known early contributors. The biographical entries provide the essential facts of the musicians life and work, followed by a brief list of their most important recordings. There are lucid definitions of Jazz terms such as bebop, cool, dirty and funk as well as essays on historical subjects such as New Orleans and Dixieland. The three authors are all jazz musicians themselves.
Author: Ian Carr
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 576
This is a reference book covering the whole spectrum of jazz from its origins in ragtime to such contemporary innovators as "Loose Tubes". Included are entries on all the major jazz figures of the world as well as detailed evaluations of more recent practitioners such as Ornette Coleman and Joe Zawinul and in-depth coverage of lesser-known early contributors. The biographical entries provide the essential facts of the musicians life and work, followed by a brief list of their most important recordings. There are lucid definitions of Jazz terms such as bebop, cool, dirty and funk as well as essays on historical subjects such as New Orleans and Dixieland. The three authors are all jazz musicians themselves.
Jazz: The Essential Companion
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