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History of Jazz

byTed Gioia

Genres: Music History

Who is this book for? Readers interested in music history, particularly jazz, and those who appreciate comprehensive nonfiction works.

Topics Jazz originsJazz pioneersJazz locationsMusical stylesJazz evolutionMusic commentary20th century musicJazz historyImpact of jazzCultural influencesMusicCultural Identity and HeritageSocial Class and Inequality

MoodReflective

A panoramic history of the genre brings to life the diverse places in which jazz evolved, traces the origins of its various styles, and offers commentary on the music itself

Language

Published on

01/01/1999

Pages

480

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780195126532

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waterstones

Paperback

21.99 £

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