{"product_id":"jazz-the-sound-of-jazz-by-john-fordham-book-1989","title":"Jazz – The Sound Of Jazz By John Fordham Book (1989)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-OWNED BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sound Of Jazz\u003c\/em\u003e by John Fordham is a beautifully illustrated exploration of one of the most influential and enduring forms of popular music. Published in 1989, this comprehensive book celebrates the remarkable history, musicians and recordings that shaped jazz from its early beginnings through to its many evolving styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eFordham examines the extraordinary diversity of jazz, from the emotional intensity of Billie Holiday's singing and the dazzling trumpet playing of Dizzy Gillespie to the groundbreaking improvisations of John Coltrane. The book explores the musicians, instruments and distinctive sounds that helped establish jazz as a major force in twentieth-century music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eFeaturing numerous colour and black-and-white photographs, this large-format hardcover provides an engaging introduction to the world of jazz while offering plenty of interest for established enthusiasts. Includes a bibliography and index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Fordham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 060055466X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hamlyn, London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 158\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30 x 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF = Fine – Very minor signs of handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eBook is in fine condition with only very minor signs of handling. Dust jacket has slight wear. Overall a well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eActual images have been used and form part of the item description\/condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\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":49267895173238,"sku":"060055466X","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/3009\/6246\/files\/sound-elvis_01.jpg?v=1793770973","url":"https:\/\/rockaway.com.au\/products\/jazz-the-sound-of-jazz-by-john-fordham-book-1989","provider":"Rockaway Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}