About this title: Here's the definitive one-volume resource on everything jazz and blues! From their roots in African culture to their expression in the music of the twentieth century, the history of jazz and blues reveals how this truly American music came to be part of the soundtrack of contemporary urban life. Comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible, The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz & Blues is organized chronologically by decade. Each section gives a historical overview plus an A to Z of influential artists and their key recordings. Readers will learn how jazz ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Billboard Books
Date Published: 2005-10-01
ISBN-13:9780823082667ISBN:0823082660
Description: Good. LARGE Ex-library book with call #'s and library stamps and stickers. Minor shelf wear on cover and edge. Pages are nice, clean, and unmarked. read more
Description: Fine. 0823082660 Ships next business day. NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black dot on bottom/exterior edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Billboard Books
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780823082667ISBN:0823082660
Description: Good. Unless specifically noted to the contrary, item may contain library markings; 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Billboard Books, New York
Date Published: 2005
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Large 4to. Pp 352. remainder mark on top edges of apges and were stickers have been removed on page end pahe and back board it has roughed the paper up. heavy book additional postage may apply. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Billboard Books
Date Published: 2005-10-01
ISBN-13:9780823082667ISBN:0823082660
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