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DESCRIPTION
The Story Of Jazz by Marshall W. Stearns is a classic study of the origins and development of jazz, tracing the music from its African and Caribbean roots through New Orleans, swing, bebop and modern jazz.

Written by one of the most important early jazz historians, the book examines the social and musical forces that shaped jazz as well as the performers, styles and traditions that defined its growth. This 1958 Mentor edition includes an expanded bibliography and a syllabus of fifteen lectures on the history of jazz, making it a substantial period reference for jazz enthusiasts and researchers.

Author: Marshall W. Stearns
Title: The Story Of Jazz
Series: Mentor Book MD240
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 1958
Publisher: New American Library / Mentor Books
Edition: 1958 Mentor Paperback Edition
Original Hardcover Publication: 1956
No. Pages: 272
Includes: Expanded Bibliography & Syllabus Of Fifteen Lectures On The History Of Jazz
Country: USA
Subject: Jazz / Music History / Jazz Musicians / Music Criticism
Language: English

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CONDITION
Very Good - Light wear consistent with careful use. Pages show age-related yellowing and the cover has some minor creasing.
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