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This entertaining onevolume comprehensive history of jazz and the artists who made it popular contains musical examples so that students who do not read music will not be inhibited. Combines a rich detail of the origins of jazz with insightful biographies and contributions of jazz legends, including Duke Ellington, Count Bassie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davies, John Coltrane, and the jazz bands of the 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's. Ideal for for all Introduction to Jazz and Jazz History courses in Music, as well as AfricanAmerican Studies, and the 20th Century American Studies at the undergraduate level.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Jazz: From its Origins to the Present'? A: The book provides a comprehensive history of jazz, highlighting its origins and detailing the contributions of key artists such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners who don't read music? A: Yes, it includes musical examples that make it accessible for students who do not read music.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 512 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: It was published on December 21, 1992.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Jazz: From its Origins to the Present'? A: The author is Lewis Porter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under History & Criticism.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as acceptable.
- Q: What subjects is this book ideal for? A: It is ideal for Introduction to Jazz courses, Jazz History courses, African-American Studies, and 20th Century American Studies at the undergraduate level.
- Q: Does the book include biographies of jazz artists? A: Yes, it features insightful biographies of jazz legends and their contributions to the genre.