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The jazz book

Joachim-Ernst Berendt · 2009

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Considered the most encyclopedic interpretive history of jazz available in one volume for more than 50 years, this reference has been completely revised and expanded to incorporate the dominant styles and musicians since the books last publication in 1992, as well as the fruits of current research about earlier periods in the history of jazz. In addition, new chapters have been added on John Zorn, jazz in the 1990s and beyond, samplers, the tuba, the harmonica, non-Western instruments, postmodernist and repertory big bands, how the avant-garde has explored tradition, and many other subjects. This survey of past and current styles, elements, instruments, musicians, singers, and big bands of jazz continues to showcase an art form widely regarded as Americas greatest contribution to the worlds musical culture.

Book details

Year
2009
Language
English
Publisher
Lawrence Hill Books
Editions
1
Pages
754
ISBN
9781556528231

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