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An outline history of American jazz /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sharp, David E. (David Eugene), 1960- (Author), Snyder, Randall (Author), Hischke, Jon J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [United States] : Eb Productions, [1993]
Subjects:
Jazz > History and criticism.
Table of Contents:
  • Two views of American music
  • Understanding jazz
  • African heritage
  • Slavery/post emancipation
  • The blues
  • Ragtime & stride piano
  • New Orleans
  • Chicago in the 1920s
  • Swing
  • Bebop
  • Post bebop styles
  • Third Stream and experimental music
  • Miles Davis and John Coltrane
  • Free jazz/avant garde
  • Jazz-rock/fusion
  • Contemporary big bands
  • The Eclectic 80s & 90s
  • Important saxophonists & clarinetists
  • Important trumpeters
  • The evolution of jazz piano
  • The evolution of the guitar
  • Saxophones
  • Blues lyrics.