Classic Jazz: The Musicians and Recordings That Shaped Jazz, 1895-1933 (Third Ear - The Essential Listening Companion) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Classic Jazz: The Musicians and Recordings That Shaped Jazz, 1895-1933 (Third Ear - The Essential Listening Companion) Book

Classic Jazz explores the birth and early development of a truly American art form. Scott YanowÕs insightful essays describe the very beginnings of jazz, as well as ragtime, early blues, and New Orleans jazz from 1895-1916. Jazz in the years 1917-1933 is examined in greatest detail, highlighting the careers and rating the recordings of the top performers of the day. Musicians covered include: Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Hoagy Carmichael, Bing Crosby, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Earl Hines, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller, Jelly Roll Morton, Bessie Smith, Fats Waller and dozens more. Also includes a listing of recommended books and videos on classic jazz, and 40 black-and-white photos. Read More

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  • 0879306599
  • 9780879306595
  • Scott Yanow
  • 13 December 2001
  • Backbeat UK
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 350
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