Jazz 101

A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Jazz

Author: John Szwed

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Provides an explanation of the basic elements of jazz, traverses the genre's history to see how it evolved, and profiles its key figures, theories, controversies, and role in American culture.

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Provides an explanation of the basic elements of jazz, traverses the genre's history to see how it evolved, and profiles its key figures, theories, controversies, and role in American culture.

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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.

About the Author

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.