Jazz For Dummies, 2nd Edition |
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| Title: | Jazz For Dummies, 2nd Edition |
| Author: | Dirk Sutro |
| Publisher: | For Dummies |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 05 July, 2006 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0471768448 / 9780471768449 |
| List Price: | $19.99 |
| You Save: | $6.54 |
| Amazon Price: | $13.45 |
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Editorial Review / Publisher's Information:
Product 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
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