The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz and Blues - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1844519988 ISBN 13 : 9781844519989

Editeur : Flame Tree Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

This is the ultimate guide to two musical styles that have fundamentally influenced popular music. Divided into eras from the Early Years, then decade by decade to the Contemporary Era, learn about the development of this music from its 19th-century African-American roots up to the present day. Each decade has a Sounds & Sources discussion before introducing the Key Artists of the time and A-Z's of lesser artists. A section on Styles is also included, which covers jazz styles from Ragtime to Bebop and blues styles from Texas Blues to Rhythm & BLues. A section on instruments, a glossary and evocative photographs complete the comprehensive experience. Whether a fan of Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday or Ray Charles this is the book for you.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is the ultimate guide to two musical styles that have fundamentally influenced popular music. Divided into eras from the Early Years, then decade by decade to the Contemporary Era, you can learn about the development of this music from its 19th-century African-American roots up to the present day. Each decade has a Sounds &Sources discussion before introducing the Key Artists of the time and A-Zs of lesser artists. A section on Styles is also included, which covers jazz styles from Ragtime to Bebop and blues styles from Texas Blues to Rhythm &Blues. A section on instruments, a glossary and evocative photographs complete the comprehensive experience. Whether a fan of Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday or Ray Charles this is the book for you.

Revue de presse

This is the ultimate guide to the most popular form of music, which at its widest interpretation covers a spectrum of genres, from rock 'n' roll and soul to pop and funk. Divided into eras from Roots, through the Sixties to the Nineties, learn about the development of rock in the Sounds and Sources discussions before being introduced to the key artists of the time and their legacies. This book contains A-Z sections of artists and information on instruments, along with evocative photographs that complete the experience. Whether your a fan of Elvis or the Sex Pistols this is the book for you. --Polyester

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Flame Tree Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844519988
• ISBN 13: 9781844519989
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Éditeur: Rolf Julia
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible