The Origins and History of Jazz: The Story of the Musicians, Movements, and Moments That Shaped a Global Musical Legacy - Couverture souple
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For more than a century, jazz has stood among the world's most influential musical forms, born from the creativity, determination, and cultural heritage of African American communities. The Origins and History of Jazz traces the remarkable rise of a genre that grew from spirituals, blues, ragtime, brass band traditions, and African rhythms into a global artistic force. From the diverse cultural traditions of New Orleans to concert halls, recording studios, and international festivals, this book chronicles the people and ideas that transformed music forever.
Through the lives of legendary figures such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and many others, readers will witness the evolution of jazz across its most important eras. The book examines the emergence of swing, bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, free jazz, fusion, and contemporary movements, revealing how each generation of musicians pushed creative boundaries and reimagined what jazz could become. Along the way, it captures the cultural shifts, artistic breakthroughs, and historic recordings that shaped the genre's continuing development.
Rich in historical detail and engaging storytelling, this book presents a comprehensive account of a musical tradition whose influence extends far beyond jazz itself. Its impact can be heard in rock, soul, hip-hop, electronic music, film scores, and countless other genres. Whether you are a lifelong enthusiast or a newcomer seeking a deeper understanding of the music, The Origins and History of Jazz offers a richly detailed account of the musicians, movements, and defining moments that built one of the most enduring legacies in modern culture.
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The Origins and History of Jazz
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - For more than a century, jazz has stood among the world's most influential musical forms, born from the creativity, determination, and cultural heritage of African American communities. The Origins and History of Jazz traces the remarkable rise of a genre that grew from spirituals, blues, ragtime, brass band traditions, and African rhythms into a global artistic force. From the diverse cultural traditions of New Orleans to concert halls, recording studios, and international festivals, this book chronicles the people and ideas that transformed music forever.Through the lives of legendary figures such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and many others, readers will witness the evolution of jazz across its most important eras. The book examines the emergence of swing, bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, free jazz, fusion, and contemporary movements, revealing how each generation of musicians pushed creative boundaries and reimagined what jazz could become. Along the way, it captures the cultural shifts, artistic breakthroughs, and historic recordings that shaped the genre's continuing development.Rich in historical detail and engaging storytelling, this book presents a comprehensive account of a musical tradition whose influence extends far beyond jazz itself. Its impact can be heard in rock, soul, hip-hop, electronic music, film scores, and countless other genres. Whether you are a lifelong enthusiast or a newcomer seeking a deeper understanding of the music, The Origins and History of Jazz offers a richly detailed account of the musicians, movements, and defining moments that built one of the most enduring legacies in modern culture. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798182136549
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