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Jazz For Dummies, 2nd Edition

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Jazz For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Includes a list of more than 100 recordings for your jazz collection

The fun and easy way to explore the world of jazz

Jazz is America's greatest music, but with over a century's worth of styles and artists, where do you begin? Relax! This hep cat's guide delivers the scoop on the masters and their music -- from Duke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis. It's just what you need to tune in to the history and musical structure of jazz and become a more savvy listener.

Discover how to
* Understand the traits and roots of jazz
* Tune in to jazz styles, from big band to bebop
* Listen to great jazz artists
* Catch a live jazz performance
* Succeed in a jazz ensemble

Praise for Jazz For Dummies

"Now you can finally know about one of . . . America's greatest contributions to world culture."
--Jon Faddis, jazz trumpeter

"Fun to read. . . . An important stepping stone to understanding this complex and profound music."
--James Moody, jazz saxophonist

"Dirk Sutro is madly in love with jazz and . . . he knows what he's talking about."
--"Chubby" Jackson, jazz bassist

Country	USA
Author	Dirk Sutro
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9780471768449
Edition	2
ISBN	0471768448
Label	For Dummies
Manufacturer	For Dummies
Model	0471768448
MPN	0471768448
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	384
PartNumber	0471768448
PublicationDate	2006-07-05
Publisher	For Dummies
Studio	For Dummies
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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