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Jazz for dummies (2nd ed)

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Includes a list of more than 100 recordings for your jazz collection The fun and easy way to explore the world of jazz Jazz is America's greatest music, but with over a century's worth of styles and artists, where do you begin?

Relax! This hep cat's guide delivers the scoop on the masters and their music -- from Duke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis.

It's just what you need to tune in to the history and musical structure of jazz and become a more savvy listener.

Discover how to Understand the traits and roots of jazz Tune in to jazz styles, from big band to bebop Listen to great jazz artists Catch a live jazz performance Succeed in a jazz ensemble Praise for Jazz For Dummies "Now you can finally know about one of ...America's greatest contributions to world culture." --Jon Faddis, jazz trumpeter "Fun to read...An important stepping stone to understanding this complex and profound music." --James Moody, jazz saxophonist "Dirk Sutro is madly in love with jazz and ...he knows what he's talking about." --"Chubby" Jackson, jazz bassist

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
0471768448 / 9780471768449
Paperback
781.65
23/06/2006
United States
English
xvi, 366 p. : ill.
24 cm
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Previous ed.: Foster City, Calif.: IDG, 1998.
AVGJ Jazz