The Chronicle of Jazz
By Mervyn Cooke.
Description
Beginning at the turn of the century, The Chronicle of Jazz charts the evolution of jazz from Africa and the southern United States to the myriad urban styles heard around the world today. The book looks closely at how jazz has influenced - and been influenced by - other musical and artistic forms. Each chronologically arranged section features topics ranging from the individual qualities of the bass clarinet and the jazz scene in Paris to personality sketches and seminal gigs. Cross-references throughout point to related motifs, people, and music, and a complete reference section at the ba...
ISBN(s)
0789203995, 9780789203991
