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For non-major courses in Evolution of Jazz, Jazz History, Jazz Survey, Introduction to Jazz, Jazz Appreciation, African-American Music.This abridged version of Jazz Styles was developed in response to student and professor requests for an introductory text offering the clarity and accuracy of Jazz Styles with 1/2 the size, 1/40 the number of names and tune titles, and 1/3 the number of musician profiles, in just 11 chapters. Written by an active jazz musician and jazz historian, this brief introduction to jazz examines how jazz originated, how it is made, what to listen for, the major style eras, and the individual styles of 43 historically significant jazz musicians. When purchased packaged with Concise Guide to Jazz the Jazz Classics CD and Demonstration CD are available at a discounted price. Want to include even more historical recordings for your study of jazz? Order a text package that includes the FREE Prentice Hall Jazz Collection CD. Click on PACKAGE OPTIONS to the left for more details.

"Explores the origins of jazz, explains how to listen to it, and discusses styles from early jazz through bebop, cool jazz, avant-garde, and fusion."--Amazon.com viewed Jan. 9, 2023.

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