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The History Of Jazz
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Ted Gioia'S History Of Jazz Has Been Universally Hailed As A Classicacclaimed By Jazz Critics And Fans Around The World. Now Gioia Brings His Magnificent Work Completely Uptodate, Drawing On The Latest Research And Revisiting Virtually Every Aspect Of The Music, Past And Present.Gioia Tells The Story Of Jazz As It Had Never Been Told Before, In A Book That Brilliantly Portrays The Legendary Jazz Players, The Breakthrough Styles, And The World In Which It Evolved. Here Are The Giants Of Jazz And The Great Moments Of Jazz Historyjelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington At The Cotton Club, Cool Jazz Greats Such As Gerry Mulligan, Stan Getz, And Lester Young, Charlie Parker And Dizzy Gillespie'S Advocacy Of Modern Jazz In The 1940S, Miles Davis'S 1955 Performance At The Newport Jazz Festival, Ornette Coleman'S Experiments With Atonality, Pat Metheny'S Visionary Extension Of Jazzrock Fusion, The Contemporary Sounds Of Wynton Marsalis, And The Postmodernists Of The Current Day. Gioia Provides The Reader With Lively Portraits Of These And Many Other Great Musicians, Intertwined With Vibrant Commentary On The Music They Created. He Also Evokes The Many Worlds Of Jazz, Taking The Reader To The Swamp Lands Of The Mississippi Delta, The Bawdy Houses Of New Orleans, The Rent Parties Of Harlem, The Speakeasies Of Chicago During The Jazz Age, The After Hours Spots Of Corrupt Kansas City, The Cotton Club, The Savoy, And The Other Locales Where The History Of Jazz Was Made. And As He Traces The Spread Of This Protean Form, Gioia Provides Much Insight Into The Social Context In Which The Music Was Born.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The History of Jazz' by Ted Gioia? A: 'The History of Jazz' primarily focuses on the evolution of jazz music, its legendary players, and the cultural context in which it developed.
- Q: How many pages does 'The History of Jazz' have? A: 'The History of Jazz' has a total of 444 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The History of Jazz' published? A: 'The History of Jazz' was published on May 9, 2011.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The History of Jazz'? A: The author of 'The History of Jazz' is Ted Gioia.
- Q: Is 'The History of Jazz' suitable for beginners? A: 'The History of Jazz' is suitable for both beginners and seasoned jazz enthusiasts, as it provides a comprehensive overview of jazz history.
- Q: What edition of 'The History of Jazz' is this? A: This is the second edition of 'The History of Jazz'.
- Q: Does the book feature illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on text and historical narratives; it does not include illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The History of Jazz'? A: 'The History of Jazz' explores themes such as the social context of jazz, profiles of influential musicians, and the evolution of jazz styles.
- Q: Can I find information about contemporary jazz in this book? A: Yes, 'The History of Jazz' includes discussions on contemporary jazz musicians and movements, providing a modern perspective on the genre.