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A “radiantly accomplished” music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz (Wall Street Journal)
In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America’s premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today’s leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong’s innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the music’s history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, How to Listen to Jazz is a must-read for anyone who’s ever wanted to understand and better appreciate America’s greatest contribution to music.
“Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” — Economist
From the Publisher
Publisher : Basic Books; Reprint edition (September 19, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 0465093493
ISBN-13 : 978-0465093496
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.68 x 8.25 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and accessible for new listeners to jazz music. They describe it as an enjoyable read from start to finish with a compelling prose style and interesting perspectives on rhythm, tempo, over/under playing, and spontaneity. The book serves as a clear guide to the progress of jazz from the early 1900s to the present day.
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