The vibrant world of jazz may be viewed from many angles, from social and cultural history to music analysis, from economics to ethnography. It is challenging and exciting territory. This volume of nineteen specially commissioned essays offers informed and accessible guidance to the challenge, taking the reader through a series of five basic subject areas--locating jazz historically and geographically; defining jazz as musical and cultural practice; jazz in performance; the uses of jazz for audiences, markets, education and for other art forms; and the study of jazz.
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"...an excellent resource for the serious student as well as the music educator interested in learning more about the subtleties of jazz. ...provides an outstanding format for reflecting the complexities and differing viewpoints prevalent in jazz..." Music Educators Journal
"a refreshing and significant addition to the jazz literature.... Highly recommended." Choice
"... [part of] new essentials for public, academic, and music libraries, and they would enhance high school libraries as well." Against the Grain
"a refreshing and significant addition to the jazz literature.... Highly recommended." Choice
"... [part of] new essentials for public, academic, and music libraries, and they would enhance high school libraries as well." Against the Grain
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The vibrant world of jazz may be viewed from many angles, from social and cultural history to music analysis, from economics to ethnography. It is challenging and exciting territory. This volume of nineteen specially commissioned essays offers i nformed and accessible guidance to the challenge, taking the reader through a series of five basic subject areas: locating jazz historically and geographically; defining jazz as musical and cultural practice; jazz in performance; the uses of jazz for audiences, markets, education and for other art forms; and the study of jazz.
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