Concise Guide to Jazz

About this book

This abridged version of Jazz Styles was developed in response to requests for an introductory book offering the clarity and accuracy of Jazz Styles with 1/2 the size 1/4 the number of names and tune titles and 1/3 the number of musician profiles. Using a simple yet lively writing style and an abundance of illustrations it is easily accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of musicor any technical sophistication. Written by an active jazz musician and eminent jazz historian this brief yet substantive introduction to jazz examines how jazz originated how it is made what to listen for the major style eras and the individual styles of 40 historically significant jazz musicians. These styles include early jazz (Dixieland); swing; bebop; cool jazz; hard bop; avant-garde of the 1960s and 70s; and jazz-rock fusion. For music lovers who want to increase their enjoyment of jazz.