{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-jazz-da-capo-paperback","title":"The Encyclopedia Of Jazz (Da Capo Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first appearance of Leonard Feathers Encyclopedia of Jazz was heralded by critics  musicians  and record collectors as a major contribution to the literature of jazz. Never before had Americas native music been treated so meticulously  objectively  and comprehensively. The appearance of two later volumes  The Encyclopedia of Jazz in the Sixties and The Encyclopedia of Jazz in the Seventies (with Ira Gitler) only confirmed the initial enthusiasm and the judgement that here were basic books for any music library.This marks the first paperback publication of this book  soon to be followed by paperback editions of the other two volumes. With more than 2 000 biographies and 200 photos  it spans the history of jazz from its origins to 1959. But more than a biographical dictionary  the book also features essays on the jazz tradition  its major players and composers  the relationship between jazz and classical music (written by Gunther Schuller)  a social history of jazz in America  the jazzman as critic  and a grammar of jazz language that can serve as an ideal introduction for young listeners. In addition  Leonard Feather provides a chronology  list of international critic polls  musicians birthdays and birthplaces  a bibliography  and a discography of recommended recordings. For anyone seriously--or even casually--interested in the development of jazz and blues  this classic reference work can guide you unerringly through the many dimensions of the musics wonderful history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44963182084149,"sku":"ByrdShop_0306802147","price":37.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780306802140.jpg?v=1770408423","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-encyclopedia-of-jazz-da-capo-paperback","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}