| Description |
xiv, 253 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The mystery of rhythm -- Getting inside the music -- The structure of jazz -- The origins of jazz -- The evolution of jazz styles -- A closer look at some jazz innovators -- Listening to jazz today -- Appendix: The elite 150. |
| Summary |
An acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz. |
| Subject(S) |
Jazz -- Analysis, appreciation.
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| ISBN |
9780465060894 (hardcover) |
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0465060897 (hardcover) |
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