Jazz

a beginner's guide

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278 pages

English language

Published 2017

ISBN:
978-1-78074-998-3
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OCLC Number:
951452894

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"Jazz: a beginner's guide is a lively and highly accessible introduction to a global musical phenomenon. Award-winning music journalist and author Stuart Nicholson takes the reader on an entertaining journey from jazz's early stirrings in America's south through to the present day, when almost every country in the world has its own vibrant jazz scene. Along the way we meet a host of jazz heroes past and present, from Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Miles Davis, to Keith Jarrett and Kamasi Washington. Each chapter is accompanied by a playlist designed to provide a stimulating and enjoyable entry point to what has been described as the most exciting art form of all"--Page 4 of cover.

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reviewed Jazz: a beginner's guide by Stuart Nicholson (Oneworld beginner's guides)

Excellent introduction to Jazz

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I've always loved jazz, but never really looked into it. After a recent trip to a Jazz concert, I decided to dive in deeper and found this at Waterstones.

What attracted me most to this book were the chapter playlists that demonstrate areas the author was trying to introduce in the chapter. From Ragtime to free-jazz, I found all but a couple of the tunes and made them into Spotify playlists named after the chapter.

I really enjoyed this book, which didn't go into too much technical detail without leaving anything crucial out. Highly recommended.

Subjects

  • Jazz
  • History and criticism
  • Jazz musicians