Large 28×23 cm paperback book.

Published by: Carlton Books Uk 2000
224 pages written in English
Written by: Ronald Atkins

From its birth at the beginning of the century, and throughoutits many subsequent twists and turns, jazz has evolved into one ofpopular music´s most enduring forms. Jazz: The Ultimate Guide is abeautifully illustrated, easy-to-follow reference work thathighlights the key periods, principal movements, and greatestmusicians that make up the rich cultural history of jazz. This bookcharts the fusion of American migrant cultures that created theoriginal New Orleans jazz, and the movements to Chicago and NewYork that eventually produced the hugely popular big band swingmusic of the 1930s and 40s. These pioneers, and the developmentsthat followed, are all discussed in detail, along with illustratedbiographies of over 500 of the top names in jazz.

Condition: a small tear on back cover

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