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Henry Martin (Author), Keith Waters (Author)
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0534628044 978-0534628048 March 2, 2005 2
Explore the development of jazz music with JAZZ: THE FIRST 100 YEARS with accompanying audio CD! From its nineteenth-century roots in blues and ragtime, through swing and bebop, to fusion and contemporary jazz styles, this music text gives you a true feel for the vibrant, ever-changing sound of jazz. Learning is made easy with The Audio Jazz Primer CD that allows you to hear the key terms, basic music concepts, and jazz instruments discussed in the book. Key terms, topics for discussion, and the jazz basics appendix help you master difficult concepts.

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"I am particularly appreciative of the author's writing style when the book tackled potentially difficult material (like post modernism). In many ways, the author's description is the clearest and most accessible that I have found."

"This is a well written text and I enjoyed it very much. There are so many ways to interpret the history of the music, and the authors have done a great job in research and presentation."

About the Author

Henry Martin is professor of music at Rutgers University?the country's only program granting a degree in jazz scholarship. He has pursued a dual career as a composer-pianist and as a music theorist specializing in jazz and the Western tonal tradition. His compositions have won several awards. His CD, PRELUDES AND FUGUES, was released by Bridge Records in 2004. He is co-editor of the ANNUAL REVIEW OF JAZZ STUDIES, and his book CHARLIE PARKER AND THEMATIC IMPROVISATION was published in 1996, Essential Jazz in 2004 and his new book titled, COUNTERPOINT, will be released in 2005.

Keith Waters is associate professor of music theory at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has written extensively on jazz improvisation and anaylsys. As a jazz pianist, Waters has performed in concerts, jazz festivals, and clubs throughout the United States, Europe, and in Russia. He has recorded for VSOP Records, and his playing has been featured in Jazz Player magazine. His most recent recording is a Chet Baker tribute with former Baker sideman Phil Urso and west coast trumpeter Carl Saunders. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 438 pages
  • Publisher: Schirmer; 2 edition (March 2, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0534628044
  • ISBN-13: 978-0534628048
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,738 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars filled with valuable knowledge, February 23, 2004
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this book is an excellent source of information for anyone interested in not only tracing the history of jazz music, but also for anyone interested in learning the different movements, styles and influences of jazz music with sociopolitical and historical references. The CD is an asset to understanding the forms.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Serious Jazz Reading, January 11, 2009
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Originally, i ordered this book for fun reading but after receiving the book i was impressed with the indepth review of Jazz from beginning to end. I have since recommended this book to music teachers for basic reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars About Jazz, March 24, 2006
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This is a great book. It is filling in the gaps of what I already know about jazz. It is also illustrated very well. B. Hall
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