About this title: Jazz is the most colourful and varied art form in the world and it was born in one of the most colourful and varied cities, New Orleans. From the seed first planted by slave dances held in Congo Square and nurtured by early ensembles led by Buddy Bolden and Joe 'King' Oliver, jazz began its long winding odyssey across America and around the world, giving flower to a thousand different forms - swing, bebop, cool jazz, jazz-rock fusion - and a thousand great musicians. Now, in The History of Jazz, Ted Gioia tells the story of this music as it has never been told before, in a book that ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780195090819ISBN:0195090810
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1998-12-17
ISBN-13:9780195126532ISBN:019512653X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 12/17/1998
ISBN-13:9780195126532ISBN:019512653X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780195126532ISBN:019512653X
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Edition: 1st Issued
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, United States
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780195126532ISBN:019512653X
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date Published: 1998-12-17
ISBN-13:9780195126532ISBN:019512653X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780195126532ISBN:019512653X
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Description: Fine; Collectible. Collectible 1st Edition (1997 pbk), 1st printing with 10 full number. Excellent condition. Appears unread. No writings/underlines/highlights. Pages are nice and clean. Minor shelfwear. Free deliver confirmation! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Country = UNITED STATES
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780195126532ISBN:019512653X
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 428 pages. (428 pages) this text tells the story of this music portraying the legendary jazz players, the breakthrough styles, and the world in which it evolved. from the rent parties of harlem to the after-hours spots in kansas city, louis armstrong and duke ellington to wynton marsalis and pat metheny. 9 halftones edition new ed (Paperback) read more
"There are lots and lots and LOTS of books about jazz, its history, its players. This is THE best history I've read on the subject. It's readable, enjoyable, informative, and full of the best stuff I've found. You want to read one book about jazz? Try this one."
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