The chronicle of jazz, Mervyn Cooke
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Label
The chronicle of jazz, Mervyn Cooke
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes discography (pages 264-265), bibliographical references (page 266), and indexes
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The chronicle of jazz
Nature of contents
bibliographydiscographies
Oclc number
843785529
Responsibility statement
Mervyn Cooke
Summary
A year-by-year history of people and events, this lively multi-layered account tells the whole story of jazz music and its personalities. The Chronicle of Jazz charts the evolution of jazz from its roots in Africa and the southern United States to the myriad urban styles heard around the world today, Mervyn Cooke gives us a narrative rich with innovation, experimentation, controversy, and emotion. The book is completely up to date, exploring the exciting recent developments in the world of jazz, from the rise of modern Big Bands and the renaissance of the piano trio to the popular appeal of Jamie Cullum and HBO's Treme. Featuring hundreds of rare images, from record-cover artwork to pictures of live performances, each chronologically arranged section contains special box features on such topics as the unique tonal qualities of the bass clarinet, jazz clubs in Paris, personality sketches, and seminal gigs and albums. A substantial reference section features information on international jazz festivals, a glossary of musical terms, biographies of musicians, and extensive discography, and further reading. A celebration of the most imaginative and enduring music of the last 120 years, The Chronicle of Jazz is an essential work of reference for all music lovers
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Subject
- African American musicians + History
- Jazz musicians -- United States -- History
- Jazz -- Chronology
- Jazz -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History and criticism
- Jazz + History
- Jazz + Origin
- Jazz
- African American jazz musicians + History
- Jazz + History and criticism
- Rhythm and blues music + History and criticism
- African Americans + Social life and customs -- 20th century
- Nightclubs + History -- 20th century
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Outgoing Resources
- Classification1
- Creator1
- Subject12
- African American musicians + History
- Jazz musicians -- United States -- History
- Jazz -- Chronology
- Jazz -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History and criticism
- Jazz + History
- Jazz + Origin
- Jazz
- African American jazz musicians + History
- Jazz + History and criticism
- Rhythm and blues music + History and criticism
- African Americans + Social life and customs -- 20th century
- Nightclubs + History -- 20th century
- Mapped to1