How to Listen to Jazz

How to Listen to Jazz - Paperback

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How to Listen to Jazz - Paperback

How to Listen to Jazz - Paperback

by Ted Gioia
$19.99
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Book Overview

An Economist Best Book of the Year

An acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz.

"Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees." ―Economist

In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today's leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong's innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the music's history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, How to Listen to Jazz is a must-read for anyone who's ever wanted to understand and better appreciate America's greatest contribution to music.
ISBN9780465093496
Author Ted Gioia
PublisherBasic Books
GenreHistory
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2017
LanguageENG- English
Pages272
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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