Jazz 101 by John Szwed
Szwed's guide to jazz will help curious culturephiles learn about this popular, yet occasionally intimidating, art form. Forged out of several of the world's most diverse musical traditions (classical, folk and pop), jazz continues to evolve in myriad new directions. Covering all the key basis, with a history, analysis of key figures, some rudiments of music, a discography and a bibliography, Szwed will also speak of jazz's unique history and discuss its rapid mutations and incredible political and cultural influence.
John F Szwed is currently a professor of anthropology, African and African-American studies, music and American Studies at Yale University. He has written seven books on music and black culture and numerous articles and reviews on related subjects. His honours include a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Rockefeller Foundation Humanities Fellowship, He lives in Connecticut.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780786884964 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786884967 |
| Title | Jazz 101 |
| Author | John Szwed |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hyperion |
| Year published | 2000-08-23 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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