Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
156
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1995
Publisher
Writers & Readers
ISBN-10
0863161650
ISBN-13
9780863161650
Description
This informative introduction to jazz follows the development and the personalities of this uniquely American music form. It explores all of the elements that combine to create jazz and takes an in-depth look at many of the first jazz musicians from Scott Joplin to Jelly Roll Morton. Includes "The Essential Recordings for Beginners," a selected discography of jazz recordings.