Jazz for Dummies

Cover Art for 9781118068526, Jazz for Dummies by Dirk Sutro
ISBN: 9781118068526
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 20 April, 2011
Format: Google eBooks - ePub & PDF
Editions:
5 other editions of this product
Part of ...for Dummies (Series)

Includes a list of more than 100 recordings for your jazzcollection

The fun and easy way to explore the world of jazz

Jazz is America's greatest music, but with over a century's worthof styles and artists, where do you begin? Relax! This hep cat'sguide delivers the scoop on the masters and their music -- fromDuke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis. It's just whatyou need to tune in to the history and musical structure of jazzand 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 greatestcontributions to world culture." --Jon Faddis, jazz trumpeter

"Fun to read. . . . An important stepping stone to understandingthis complex and profound music." --James Moody, jazz saxophonist

"Dirk Sutro is madly in love with jazz and . . . he knows what he'stalking about." --"Chubby" Jackson, jazz bassist

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