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Lennie Tristano: His Life In Music (Jazz Perspectives)
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In Lennie Tristano: His Life In Music, Shim Has Provided A Comprehensive Biographical And Analytical Account Of One Of Jazzs Most Important And Most Frequently Misunderstood Figures. Her Insights Into Tristanos Personality Are Well Nuanced, And The Focus On His Teaching Makes A Unique Contribution To The History Of Jazz. This Vividly Written Study Is Likely To Become A Standard Work.Brian Priestley, Author Of Chasin The Bird: The Life And Legacy Of Charlie Parker And Coauthor Of The Rough Guide To Jazzeunmi Shims Book Is Clearly A Labor Of Love. Her Thorough Examination Of Tristanos Teaching Is Particularly Important, For No One Previously Has Assembled The Thoughts Of So Many Former Students. Her Illuminating Transcriptions Of, And Commentaries On, Tristanos Solos Are Also Valuable. Lennie Tristano Is An Important Contribution To The Literature On Jazz.Thomas Owens, Author Of Bebop: The Music And Its Playerscomprehensive, Objective, And Acute In Its Judgments, This Is The Biography Of Lennie Tristano We Have Been Waiting For.Larry Kart, Author Of Jazz In Search Of Itselflennie Tristano Occupies A Rare Position Not Only In Jazz History But In The History Of Twentiethcentury Music. Emerging From An Era When Modernism Was The Guiding Principle In Art, Tristano Explored Musical Avenues That Were Avantgarde Even By Modernisms Experimental Standards. In So Doing, He Tested And Transcended The Boundaries Of Jazz.In 1949, Years Before Musicians Such As Ornette Coleman And Cecil Taylor Took Credit For The Movement, Tristano Made The First Recordings Of Free Jazz, A New Kind Of Group Improvisation Based On Spontaneous Interaction Among Band Members Without Any Regard For Predetermined Form, Harmony, Or Rhythm. Then, In The 1950S, Tristano Broke New Ground By His Use Of Multitracking.Tristano Was Also A Pioneer In The Teaching Of Jazz, Devoting The Latter Part Of His Career Almost Exclusively To Music Instruction. He Founded A Jazz Schoolthe First Of Its Kindamong Whose Students Were Saxophonists Warne Marsh And Lee Konitz, And Pianist Sal Mosca.With Its Blend Of Oral History, Archival Research, And Musical Analysis, Lennie Tristano Sheds New Light On The Important Role Tristano Played In The Jazz World And Introduces This Oftenoverlooked Musician To A New Generation Of Jazz Aficionados.Eunmi Shim Received Her Ph.D. In Musicology From The University Of Illinois At Urbanachampaign And Is Now Assistant Professor Of Music At Worcester Polytechnic Institute. This Is Her First Book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Lennie Tristano: His Life in Music'? A: The book provides a comprehensive biographical and analytical account of Lennie Tristano, highlighting his significant contributions to jazz and his innovative teaching methods.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Eunmi Shim, who holds a Ph.D. in musicology and is an Assistant Professor of Music at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 28, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lennie Tristano: His Life in Music' have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in jazz? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for both beginners and seasoned jazz aficionados, providing valuable insights into Tristano's techniques and teaching.
- Q: Does this book include any musical analysis? A: Yes, it features musical analysis, including transcriptions of Tristano's solos and commentaries on his teaching methods.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include Tristano's role in the evolution of free jazz, his teaching philosophy, and his impact on future generations of jazz musicians.
- Q: Can I find historical context about jazz in this book? A: Yes, the book provides historical context regarding jazz, modernism, and Tristano's contributions to the genre.
- Q: Is 'Lennie Tristano: His Life in Music' a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of the book.