by Christopher Meeder (Author)
Traces jazz's growth from its folk origins through early recordings and New Orleans stars; the big-band and swing era; bebop; cool jazz and third stream; avant-garde; jazz-rock; and the neo-conservative movement of the 1980s and 1990s. This book serves as an introduction to the players, the music, and others.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 296
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 10 Mar 2008
ISBN 10: 0415966949
ISBN 13: 9780415966948