Jazz 101

Often called America's only original art form, jazz is also one of our least understood. Now here's a fascinating entree into the world of jazz, for the beginner, novice, casual enthusiast, or anyone who thinks jazz stopped developing in the 1950's, a misconception widely held today.

John F Szwed is currently a professor of anthropology, African and African-American studies, music and American Studies at Yale University. He has written seven books on music and black culture and numerous articles and reviews on related subjects. His honours include a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Rockefeller Foundation Humanities Fellowship, He lives in Connecticut.

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