Blowing on the Changes: The Art of the Jazz Horn Players (Art of Jazz) [Paperback]

Leslie Gourse (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1998 | Series: Art of Jazz

Each book explores styles and techniques that were invented or refined by players on a particular instrument.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 8-Up?Gourse presents a thorough, highly detailed account of the key horn players, including Louis Armstong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and countless others. Some chapters focus on the development of a player's style and how it influenced other performers and jazz itself, while others give brief biographies of several musicians. A chapter entitled "The Jazz Horn Tree" presents a chronology of the development of jazz horn playing. There is a wealth of information here, written in a straightforward journalistic style. Some musical terms are explained in context, but it is assumed that readers will be familiar with others. Well-captioned, black-and-white photos of the musicians appear throughout. An extensive discography and suggestions for further reading are included. Sources are well documented. The index lists only players' names. A useful title for research projects.?Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT) (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531158802
• ISBN-13: 978-0531158807
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,404,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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