- Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: OUP USA; New Ed edition (6 May 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 019512653X
- ISBN-13: 978-0195126532
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 15.5 x 3.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 117,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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if you wanted to introduce someone to jazz with a single book, this would be a good choice. (Kirkus Reviews )
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Jazz is the most colourful and varied art form in the world and it was born in one of the most colourful and varied cities, New Orleans. From the seed first planted by slave dances held in Congo Square and nurtured by early ensembles led by Buddy Bolden and Joe `King' Oliver, jazz began its long winding odyssey across America and around the world, giving flower to a thousand different forms -- swing, bebop, cool jazz, jazz-rock fusion -- and a thousand great musicians. Now, in The History of Jazz, Ted Gioia tells the story of this music as it has never been told before, in a book that brilliantly portrays the legendary jazz players, the breakthrough styles, and the world in which it evolved. From the rent parties of Harlem to the after-hours spots in Kansas City, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington to Wynton Marsalis and Pat Metheny, this book captures all the vibrant colours of jazz on one glorious palate.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Not a bad place to start for the newcomer to jazz. Any single volume work encompassing the entire history of so rich a musical tradition is open to questions on both additions and omissions and this book is no exception. However, for those fans who seem to be stuck in gravitational pull of 50's and 60's bop/hard bop era and want to learn more about the other ends of the historical spectrum, from ragtime to free jazz, Gioia's book has plenty to offer. If nothing else, let this book serve as a springboard to futher investigations of particular genres or artists. Rarely did a page go by where I didn't learn something.
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I have been listening to Jazz in a very haphazard way for 25 years. Recently decided to add a bit of knowledge to my instinctive but untutored listening. I have found this book a delight to read offering an breadth of insight and anecdote that has added immeasurably to my listening pleasure. Thank you Mr Gioia.
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Simply - this is an essential book for all music - and I mean music - fans.
If you like jazz - even if you are an afficianado - Ted Gioia's expert history will enlighten you to the rich history of the art form.
If you don't like jazz the rich tapestry of its characters, development and influence still makes for a riveting story.
Expertly written but retaining a crisp, clear style, this is one of the best books about music ever written.
Highly recommended.
If you like jazz - even if you are an afficianado - Ted Gioia's expert history will enlighten you to the rich history of the art form.
If you don't like jazz the rich tapestry of its characters, development and influence still makes for a riveting story.
Expertly written but retaining a crisp, clear style, this is one of the best books about music ever written.
Highly recommended.
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Awesome.
This book is very well written in everyway. Ted Gioia made an amazing job on telling the history of jazz in this awesome book.
Published 7 months ago by Johnny Vega
Nice one, Ted
When I mention to acquaintances that I'm interested in jazz music, I often get a reaction that suggests I might as well have said "I enjoy treading in dog-mess". Read more
Published 8 months ago by Udeen
Must-Have History
An outstanding journey through the history of jazz. It is lacking in the area of Brazilian music's incredible influence on jazz in the last 40 years; for that one should also... Read more
Published on 13 May 1999
A vey readable, insightful history of American jazz.
Gioia's book packs a lot of information into just over 400 pages. The book has breadth and a good degree of depth, though some siginifcant musicians inevitably get short shrift. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 1999
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