The Jazz Book by Joachim-Ernst Berendt
Considered the most encyclopedic interpretive history of jazz available in one volume for more than 50 years, this reference has been completely revised and expanded to incorporate the dominant styles and musicians since the book's last publication in 1992, as well as the fruits of current research about earlier periods in the history of jazz. In addition, new chapters have been added on John Zorn, jazz in the 1990s and beyond, samplers, the tuba, the harmonica, non-Western instruments, postmodernist and repertory big bands, how the avant-garde has explored tradition, and many other subjects. This survey of past and current styles, elements, instruments, musicians, singers, and big bands of jazz continues to showcase an art form widely regarded as America's greatest contribution to the world's musical culture. For fifty years The Jazz Book has been the most encyclopedic interpretive history of jazz available in one volume. In this new seventh edition, each chapter has been completely revised and expanded to incorporate the dominant styles and musicians since the book's last publication in 1992, as well as the fruits of current research about earlier periods in the history of jazz. In addition, new chapters have been added on John Zorn, jazz in the 1990s and beyond, samplers, the tuba, the harmonica, non-Western instruments, postmodernist and repertory big bands, how the avant-garde has explored tradition, and many other subjects. With a widespread resurgence of interest in jazz, The Jazz Book will continue well into the 21st century to fill the need for information about an art form widely regarded as America's greatest contribution to the world's musical culture.Joachim-Ernst Berendt was born in Berlin in 1922 and is the author of more than twenty publications, including the critically acclaimed and extensively translated reference work The Jazz Book. He was a founding member of Sudwestfunk, one of Germany's most successful radio stations, and has produced a number of concerts, radio shows, and CDs. In The World is Sound, Berendt walks us through the undiscovered realms of the unconscious to a vision of harmony. He has also directed many international festivals and garnered various accolades, including the Culture Award of Poland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781556528231 |
| ISBN 10 | 155652823X |
| Title | The Jazz Book |
| Author | Joachim-Ernst Berendt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lawrence Hill Books |
| Year published | 2009-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 816 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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