How to Listen to Jazz

How to Listen to Jazz

An acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz

In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to the art of listening to jazz. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today's leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong's innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the music's history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, How to Listen to Jazz is a must-read for anyone who's ever wanted to understand America's greatest contribution to music.

"Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees." --Economist
Country USA
Manufacturer Basic Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-05-17
Format Kindle eBook

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