{"product_id":"jazz-the-heart-of-jazz-by-william-l-grossman-jack-w-farrell-book-1958","title":"Jazz - The Heart Of Jazz By William L Grossman \u0026 Jack W. Farrell Book (1958)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-OWNED BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Heart Of Jazz\u003c\/em\u003e by William L. Grossman and Jack W. Farrell is an in-depth examination of the origins, development and musical characteristics of jazz, with particular emphasis on the New Orleans tradition and the musicians who helped shape the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores topics including improvisation, rhythm, the blues, New Orleans jazz, swing and modern developments, while discussing influential performers such as Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Bix Beiderbecke and others. With a preface by noted jazz trombonist Turk Murphy and illustrations by Lamartine Le Goullon, it remains an interesting period study of jazz history and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e William L. Grossman \u0026amp; Jack W. Farrell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Heart Of Jazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreface By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turk Murphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamartine Le Goullon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated Hardcover With Dust Jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vision Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 315\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz \/ New Orleans Jazz \/ Music History \/ Jazz Musicians \/ Music Criticism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMany more books in-store not listed on the website. Come in and browse our huge selection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e - Light wear consistent with careful use. Pages show age-related yellowing but the book is otherwise in very good condition. Dust jacket is in Good condition with wear and damage around the edges and spine.\u003cbr\u003eActual images have been used and form part of the item description\/condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rockaway.com.au\/pages\/grading-guide\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eView our detailed grading guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jazz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49235294584950,"sku":"1123713","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/3009\/6246\/files\/jheart-_01.jpg?v=1793604524","url":"https:\/\/rockaway.com.au\/products\/jazz-the-heart-of-jazz-by-william-l-grossman-jack-w-farrell-book-1958","provider":"Rockaway Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}