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Jazz for Dummies by Sutro, Dirk

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Binding
Paperback
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
0471768448
Book Title
Jazz for Dummies
Item Length
9.1in
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Publication Year
2006
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.8in
Author
Dirk Sutro
Features
Revised
Genre
Music
Topic
Genres & Styles / Jazz
Item Width
7.3in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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Includes a list of more than 100 recordings for your jazz collection The fun and easy way to explore the world of jazz Jazz is America's greatest music, but with over a century's worth of styles and artists, where do you begin? Relax! This hep cat's guide delivers the scoop on the masters and their music - from Duke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis. It's just what you need to tune in to the history and musical structure of jazz and become a more savvy listener. Discover how to Understand the traits and roots of jazz Tune in to jazz styles, from big band to bebop Listen to great jazz artists Catch a live jazz performance Succeed in a jazz ensemble Praise for Jazz For Dummies "Now you can finally know about one of . . . America's greatest contributions to world culture." -Jon Faddis, jazz trumpeter "Fun to read. . . . An important stepping stone to understanding this complex and profound music." -James Moody, jazz saxophonist "Dirk Sutro is madly in love with jazz and . . . he knows what he's talking about." -"Chubby" Jackson, jazz bassist

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471768448
ISBN-13
9780471768449
eBay Product ID (ePID)
51445307

Product Key Features

Book Title
Jazz for Dummies
Author
Dirk Sutro
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Genres & Styles / Jazz
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Music
Number of Pages
384 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.1in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
7.3in
Item Weight
0 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ml3506
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
2
Table of Content
Introduction.Part I: All That Jazz: A Tour of the Basics.Chapter 1: In the Beginning: Entering the World of Jazz.Chapter 2: Altered Ears: Understanding the Traits and Roots of Jazz.Chapter 3: The Scheme of Things: Elements of Jazz Theory.Chapter 4: Tools of the Trade: The Instruments of Jazz.Part II: Jazz Greats and Great Jazz: An Evolutionary Riff.Chapter 5: The Birth of an American Music: Jazz into the 1920s.Chapter 6: The Golden Era of Big Band Swing: The 1930s and Beyond.Chapter 7: Bebop to Cool: The 1940s and 1950s.Chapter 8: A Radical Departure: The 1960s and 1970s.Chapter 9: The Perfect Hybrid: Latin Jazz.Chapter 10: Looking Ahead: The Present and Future of Jazz.Part III: The Beat Goes On: Jazz Appreciation 101.Chapter 11: Mass Appeal: Taking Note of Jazz in Popular Culture.Chapter 12: Good Times: Jazzing Up Any Dinner Party.Chapter 13: Lovin' It Live: A Jazz Concert Survival Guide.Chapter 14: Traveling Jazz: Your Ticket to the Best Festivals.Part IV: I Like the Way You Play: The Jazz Musician.Chapter 15: Feeding the Jazz Jones: Advice for Aspiring Players.Chapter 16: So You Wanna Be in a Band: Fitting into a Jazz Ensemble.Chapter 17: Digital Jazz: Making Music in High-Tech Times.Part V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 18: Ten Great Cities for Jazz.Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Building and Enjoying a Jazz Collection.Part VI: Appendixes.Appendix A: More Than 100 Recommended Jazz Titles.Appendix B: Trustworthy Jazz Labels.Appendix C: Resources for Further Jazz Enlightenment.Index.
Copyright Date
2006
Lccn
2006-922428
Dewey Decimal
781.65
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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