Jazz
Subtitle: the basics
By: Christopher Meeder.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
ISBN-13: 9780415966931; 9780415966948; 9780203931455
Subjects: Jazz -- History and criticism; Jazz musicians -- United States
Description: "Jazz: The Basics gives a brief introduction to the history and repertoire of jazz. It is ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important musical style. The heart of the book traces jazz's growth from its folk origins through early recordings and New Orleans stars, the big-band and swing era, bebop, cool jazz and third stream, avant-garde, jazz-rock, the neo-conservative movement of the 1980s, and the polystylism of the 1990s." "Key figures from each era including: Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Wynton Marsalis are highlighted along with classic works. A list of recommended recordings highlights essential listening for anyone who wants to learn more about jazz." "Jazz: The Basics is an excellent introduction to the players, the music, and the styles that make jazz an enduring and well-loved musical style."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-266), discography (p. 256-263), and index.
Table of contents: title: Fundamentals; title: Pre-jazz; title: Early jazz recordings; title: Louis Armstrong; title: The 1920s; title: The swing era, part I: big bands; title: The swing era, part II: small groups and soloists; title: Bebop and the moldy figs; title: Charlie Parker; title: Thelonious Monk; title: The 1950s: the beginning of jazz; title: Miles Davis; title: Avant-garde jazz of the 1950s and early 1960s; title: John Coltrane; title: The 1960s, part I: inside; title: The 1960s, part II: free jazz; title: The 1960s, part III: Chicago; title: Postbop pianists; title: Fusion; title: The 1980s and new conservatism; title: The genre busters; title: Lately.