Title: Jazz for dummies
First published: 1998
Description: 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
Subjects: Jazz, History and criticism, Jazz musicians, Music, Nonfiction, Jazz, history and criticism