The March 1913 issue of the San Francisco Bulletin coined the term "jazz" - using it to describe a dance music full of vigor and "pep." Over time, jazz became the word used to describe the syncopated bands that became popular in New Orleans at the turn of the twentieth century, playing a fiery mix of African and European music that then became popular in Chicago and New York and, finally, the world over. It wasn't long before the Roaring 1920s became known as "the Jazz Age," forever attaching the music form to decadence, ...
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The March 1913 issue of the San Francisco Bulletin coined the term "jazz" - using it to describe a dance music full of vigor and "pep." Over time, jazz became the word used to describe the syncopated bands that became popular in New Orleans at the turn of the twentieth century, playing a fiery mix of African and European music that then became popular in Chicago and New York and, finally, the world over. It wasn't long before the Roaring 1920s became known as "the Jazz Age," forever attaching the music form to decadence, booze, sex, and dancing.In his mammoth book A New History of Jazz, BBC presenter and London Times jazz critic Alyn Shipton investigates how jazz first started - examining the precursors of the music, identifying the difficulties in mapping out its history, and challenging the traditional views of its development. More than just a rote narrative, A New History of Jazz provides critical analysis of the jazz history that has been "written" among both academics and musicians over the last century. Shipton argues that the music's history is so characterized by underground clubs, regional styles, and the "fringe" element in general that previous attempts at tracing its routes have failed to grasp the big picture. He even questions the possibility of creating a universally applicable definition of jazz. Shipton also explores how different things contributed to the modern notions of jazz music. He examines how the development of sound recordings, instrumental innovations, and new methods of music publishing took the art form from its bayou routes to different urban areas around the country, and finally beyond the borders of the United States. A New History of Jazz furtherexamines how the network of theaters, concert halls, and performances that sprang up all over the United States in the twentieth century contribu
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Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials.
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Fine. Thick 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall. This is the first paperback edition: "Published in paperback with corrections 2002" stated on copyright page. Fine-looks about new ins spite of its age. No makrings or noticeable wear.
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Like New. x, 965 pages: illustrations; 25 cm. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. A history of jazz music in the United States and abroad that focuses on the personalities who were behind the creation of the music. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Contents: 1. Precursors--
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Fair. Noticeably used book. Text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0826447546. This is the most thought provoking history of jazz ever written. The author takes a fresh look at every aspect of the music uncovering new leads in its development and making connnections that others have missed. Whether discussing the emergence of ragtime or the birth of bop, the author brings lucidity and scholarship to the subject in a way that makes it a ground-breaking book. This copy is in fine condition with an unblemished hardcover having sharp edges and corners. The binding is tight and the pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. The dust jacket exhibits a near fine appearance with only the slightest bit of shelf or edge wear. This is a remarkable book and is in near fine condition.; Bayou Series; 2.26 x 9.8 x 7.04 Inches; 965 pages.
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Very Good. Some shelf wear, marking on cover and a light crease in bottom-right corner. Content in very good condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding.
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Fine in Near fine jacket. First edition, 2001, hardcover with yellow cloth boards in dust jacket, large octavo, 965pp., illustrated in b&w. Book fine, binding tight, text clean bright and unmarked. DJ near fine with sticker remnant to rear panel, now in archival mylar wrap.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9"-12" Tall. A tight and unmarked copy showing light reader's use and handling. 965pp. Jacket now in a new mylar cover. Heavy book: NO international orders.
