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Jeff Watts/Julia Rolf - The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Jazz & Blues 2007 Hardcover Book
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9781847862730
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DESCRIPTION
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.
Foreword: Jeff "Tain' Watts
General Editor: Julia Rolf
ISBN: 9781847862730
Format: Hardcover without dust jacket
Edition/Volume: First printing
Publication date: 2007
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing, UK
Pages: 448 colour and b/w
Size: 31 x 26 cm
CONDITION
Book is in fantastic condition.
Actual images of item have been used.
Jeff Watts/Julia Rolf - The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Jazz & Blues 2007 Hardcover Book
$40.00
DESCRIPTION
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.
Foreword: Jeff "Tain' Watts
General Editor: Julia Rolf
ISBN: 9781847862730
Format: Hardcover without dust jacket
Edition/Volume: First printing
Publication date: 2007
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing, UK
Pages: 448 colour and b/w
Size: 31 x 26 cm
CONDITION
Book is in fantastic condition.
Actual images of item have been used.
