Experiencing Jazz 2nd Edition by Richard J. Lawn

Experiencing Jazz 2nd Edition by Richard J. Lawn

1. ISBN-10

   0415659353
2. ISBN-13

   978-0415659352

3. Experiencing Jazz, Second Edition, is an built-in textbook with on-line sources for jazz appreciation and historical past programs. By readings, illustrations, timelines, listening guides, and a streaming audio library, it immerses the reader in a journey by the historical past of jazz, whereas putting the music inside a bigger cultural and historic context. Designed to introduce the novice to jazz, Experiencing Jazz describes the weather of music, and the traits and roles of various devices. Outstanding artists and kinds from the roots of jazz to current day are relayed in a story-telling prose. This re-creation options expanded protection of ladies in jazz, the rise of jazz as a world music, the affect of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz, and streaming audio.

    

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   • Necessary musical developments are positioned inside a broad cultural, social, political, and financial context
   • Music fundamentals are handled as integral to the understanding of jazz, and ideas are defined simply with graphic representations and audio examples
   • Complete therapy chronicles the roots of jazz in African music to current day
   • Generally missed kinds, reminiscent of orchestral jazz, Cubop, and third-stream jazz are included
   • Expanded and up-to-date protection of ladies in jazz

    

   The media-rich companion web site presents a complete streaming audio library of key jazz recordings by main artists built-in with interactive listening guides. Illustrated musical ideas with web-based tutorials and audio interviews of outstanding musicians acquaint new listeners to the sounds, kinds, and figures of jazz.