Jazz For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
Jazz For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
For people who want to explore the riches of jazz, this is the perfect guide. In response to customer requests, the author has revised the book to include more information on the musical structure of jazz and to let jazz-playing enthusiasts into the world of the jazz player.
Dirk Sutro (Leucadia, CA) is communications director for the School of Music at the University of California-San Diego. He has written about jazz for 15 years and hosts a public radio show in San Diego.
From the Back Cover
"Now you can finally know about one of...America's greatest contributions to world culture." —Jon Faddis, Jazz Trumpeter
- Your Swingin' Guide to the World of Jazz — from New Orleans to Bebop to Fusion to Acis Jazz
- Hear the Lowdown on the Jazz Scene Through Interviews with the Masters
- Expert Recommendations for Building Your Own Cool Collection
"Not only is Jazz For Dummies educational, it's fun to read. This book provides 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
Get into the Swing of Jazz...
Written in style that's as hip as the music itself, this ever-so-copacetic guide lays down the rich history and soulful sounds of jazz. Take a behind-the-scene look at the masters and their music — from Duke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis. Tune into the different jazz styles and become a more savvy listener. Whether you're getting into the rhythm for the first time or a hep cat solid in the scene, Jazz For Dummies will keep you bopping!
Stay in the Groove
- Get the lowdown firsthand from today's freats
- Appreciate the different types of jazz — from the big bands to funk jazz
- Assemble your own library of great jazz music
- Keep those fingers snappin' — recommended online and newsstand jazz resources
- Treat your ears to some of the hottest jazz on CD
Exclusive CD Feature Many of the Coolest Jazz Tunes Ever Recorded!
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Jazz For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
Jazz For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)),Dirk Sutro,For Dummies,0471768448,General,Genres & Styles - Jazz,History & Criticism - General,Music,Music / General
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