The Chronicle of Jazz
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (913 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199341001 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A Wonderful Insight" according to pinchdogster. I first stumbled upon this book at my local library. I enjoyed it so much I just had to have my own copy. Everyone knows the story of how Blues, Jazz, & Rock-n-Roll developed. But this resource fills in the details. The chronological format is a wonderful help to understanding the development of American music and it's details in the stream of time.. "LARGE and graphically-attractive volume on 12 years of Jazz - but more for the novice than the knowledgeable" according to Steve Ramm. At LARGE and graphically-attractive volume on 12 years of Jazz - but more for the novice than the knowledgeable At 3LARGE and graphically-attractive volume on 12 years of Jazz - but more for the novice than the knowledgeable Steve Ramm At 347 pages and 3 1/3 pounds (yes, I weighed it!) this book attempts to cover 120 years of jazz history through photos and essays. It was first published in England in 1997 and has been updated to 2011. I'm not sure any of the earlier years were changed but the book is organized chronologically and the years from 1996 through 2011 take up 26 pages. Basically the only notation for 2011 is mention of the HBO series "Treme". The author is a Professor of Music at the University of Nottingham and previously authored Cambridge guides to jazz and opera.The layout is similar to other large coffee-table books on j. 7 pages and 3 1/3 pounds (yes, I weighed it!) this book attempts to cover 120 years of jazz history through photos and essays. It was first published in England in 1997 and has been updated to 2011. I'm not sure any of the earlier years were changed but the book is organized chronologically and the years from 1996 through 2011 take up 26 pages. Basically the only notation for 2011 is mention of the HBO series "Treme". The author is a Professor of Music at the University of Nottingham and previously authored Cambridge guides to jazz and opera.The layout is similar to other large coffee-table books on j. LARGE and graphically-attractive volume on 12 years of Jazz - but more for the novice than the knowledgeable Steve Ramm At 347 pages and 3 1/3 pounds (yes, I weighed it!) this book attempts to cover 120 years of jazz history through photos and essays. It was first published in England in 1997 and has been updated to 2011. I'm not sure any of the earlier years were changed but the book is organized chronologically and the years from 1996 through 2011 take up 26 pages. Basically the only notation for 2011 is mention of the HBO series "Treme". The author is a Professor of Music at the University of Nottingham and previously authored Cambridge guides to jazz and opera.The layout is similar to other large coffee-table books on j. 7 pages and LARGE and graphically-attractive volume on 12 years of Jazz - but more for the novice than the knowledgeable At 3LARGE and graphically-attractive volume on 12 years of Jazz - but more for the novice than the knowledgeable Steve Ramm At 347 pages and 3 1/3 pounds (yes, I weighed it!) this book attempts to cover 120 years of jazz history through photos and essays. It was first published in England in 1997 and has been updated to 2011. I'm not sure any of the earlier years were changed but the book is organized chronologically and the years from 1996 through 2011 take up 26 pages. Basically the only notation for 2011 is mention of the HBO series "Treme". The author is a Professor of Music at the University of Nottingham and previously authored Cambridge guides to jazz and opera.The layout is similar to other large coffee-table books on j. 7 pages and 3 1/3 pounds (yes, I weighed it!) this book attempts to cover 120 years of jazz history through photos and essays. It was first published in England in 1997 and has been updated to 2011. I'm not sure any of the earlier years were changed but the book is organized chronologically and the years from 1996 through 2011 take up 26 pages. Basically the only notation for 2011 is mention of the HBO series "Treme". The author is a Professor of Music at the University of Nottingham and previously authored Cambridge guides to jazz and opera.The layout is similar to other large coffee-table books on j. 1/LARGE and graphically-attractive volume on 12 years of Jazz - but more for the novice than the knowledgeable At 3LARGE and graphically-attractive volume on 12 years of Jazz - but more for the novice than the knowledgeable Steve Ramm At 347 pages and 3 1/3 pounds (yes, I weighed it!) this book attempts to cover 120 years of jazz history through photos and essays. It was first published in England in 1997 and has been updated to 2011. I'm not sure any of the earlier years were changed but the book is organized chronologically and the years from 1996 through 2011 take up 26 pages. Basically the only notation for 2011 is mention of the HBO series "Treme". The author is a Professor of Music at the University of Nottingham and previously authored Cambridge guides to jazz and opera.The layout is similar to other large coffee-table books on j. 7 pages and 3 1/3 pounds (yes, I weighed it!) this book attempts to cover 120 years of jazz history through photos and essays. It was first published in England in 1997 and has been updated to 2011. I'm not sure any of the earlier years were changed but the book is organized chronologically and the years from 1996 through 2011 take up 26 pages. Basically the only notation for 2011 is mention of the HBO series "Treme". The author is a Professor of Music at the University of Nottingham and previously authored Cambridge guides to jazz and opera.The layout is similar to other large coffee-table books on j. pounds (yes, I weighed it!) this book attempts to cover 120 years of jazz history through photos and essays. It was first published in England in 1997 and has been updated to 2011. I'm not sure any of the earlier years were changed but the book is organized chronologically and the years from 1996 through 2011 take up 26 pages. Basically the only notation for 2011 is mention of the HBO series "Treme". The author is a Professor of Music at the University of Nottingham and previously authored Cambridge guides to jazz and opera.The layout is similar to other large coffee-table books on j. Great This was a gift for a friend who has been devoted to Jazz for a lifetime. He was THRILLED with the book.
A celebration of the most imaginative and enduring music of the last 120 years, The Chronicle of Jazz is an essential work of reference for all music lovers.. The Chronicle of Jazz charts the evolution of jazz from its roots in Africa and the southern United States to the myriad urban styles heard around the world today, Mervyn Cooke gives us a narrative rich with innovation, experimentation, controversy, and emotion. Featuring hundreds of rare images, from record-cover artwork to pictures of live performances, each chronologically arranged section contains special box features on such topics as the unique tonal qualities of the bass clarinet, jazz clubs in Paris, personality sketches, and seminal gigs and albums. The book is completely up to date, exploring the exciting recent developments in the world of jazz, from the rise of modern Big Bands and the renaissance of the piano trio to the popular appeal of Jamie Cullum and HBO's Treme. A year-by-year history of people and events, this lively multi-layered account tells the whole story of jazz music and its personalities. A substantial reference section features information on international jazz festivals, a glossary of musical terms, biographies of musicians, and extensive discography, and further reading