Sinopsis
An Economist Best Book of the Year
An acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz.
“Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” ―Economist
In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of Americas premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today’s leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong’s innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the musics history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, How to Listen to Jazz is a must-read for anyone whos ever wanted to understand and better appreciate Americas greatest contribution to music.
An acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz.
“Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” ―Economist
In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of Americas premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today’s leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong’s innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the musics history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, How to Listen to Jazz is a must-read for anyone whos ever wanted to understand and better appreciate Americas greatest contribution to music.
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Ficha Técnica
Editorial: Basic Books
ISBN: 9780465097777
Idioma: Inglés
Fecha de lanzamiento: 17/05/2016
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