Essential Jazz: The First 100 Years
Essential Jazz: The First 100 Years by Henry Martin, published by Cengage Learning on January 25, 2008, is a comprehensive introduction to jazz and its significance within American culture. This second edition spans 336 pages and is written in English, making it accessible to a wide audience. The book chronicles the evolution of jazz from its origins in ragtime and blues through various styles such as swing, bebop, and contemporary jazz, providing a thorough overview for readers with little or no music background.
Readers will find that Essential Jazz offers a flexible organization and engaging presentation, making it suitable for nonmajors. The text devotes a significant portion to performers from the 1960s to the present, ensuring up-to-date coverage of the genre. Additionally, the included Listening Guides enrich the learning experience by providing sociocultural context for each selection, allowing both newcomers and enthusiasts to appreciate the dynamic and evolving nature of jazz.
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A complete jazz chronology, ESSENTIAL JAZZ: THE FIRST 100 YEARS, 2e, delivers a thorough and engaging introduction to jazz and American culture. Designed for nonmajors, this brief text explores the development of jazz from its nineteenth-century roots in ragtime and blues through swing and bebop to fusion and contemporary jazz styles. Unique in its up-to-date coverage, one-third of ESSENTIAL JAZZ is devoted to performers of the 1960s through present-day performers. The text’s flexible organization and clear, interesting presentation are designed to appeal to students with little or no music background. Accessible, informative Listening Guides provide students with a rich sociocultural context for each selection, giving both newcomers and aficionados a true feel for the vibrant, ever-changing sound of jazz.
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