Jazz

Hvordan oplever akustiske, h ndspillende jazzmusikere deres liv i musikken? Hvad vil jazzperformance sige, og hvilke slags oplevelser kommer til verden i det levende samspil mellem …

Fifteen tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today. Introduces an …

Edward Kennedy "e;Duke"e; Ellington was one of jazz's greatest innovators. Join Bill Gutman as he explores the fascinating life of this legend from his birth at the turn of …

Praised by the Washington Post as a "e;tough, unblinkered critic,"e; James Lincoln Collier is probably the most controversial writer on jazz today. His acclaimed …

In Chasin' the Sound: Learning Jazz Improvisation through Historical Models, authors Brian Levy and Keith Waters use solos by famous jazz musicians to outline a melodic and …

In this volume, author John Corcelli reveals Zappa's roots as a musician, from his diverse influences to his personal life. We also learn more about his former band members and the …

Duke Ellington is widely held to be the greatest jazz composer and one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century. This comprehensive and accessible Companion …

Betty Bennett evokes a bygone era when "territory" and "name" bands—each with its own "girl singer"—criscrossed the country in Ladies Who Sing With the Band. The author's career …

The familiar history of jazz music in the United States begins with its birth in New Orleans, moves upstream along the Mississippi River to Chicago, then by rail into New York …

Bossa nova is one of the most popular musical genres in the world. Songs such as "e;The Girl from Ipanema"e; (the fifth most frequently played song in the world), …