Publisher's Synopsis
Includes a list of more than 100 recordings for your jazz collection
The fun and easy way to explore the world of jazz
Jazz is America′s greatest music, but with over a century′s worth of styles and artists, where do you begin? Relax! This hep cat′s guide delivers the scoop on the masters and their music from Duke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis. It′s just what you need to tune in to the history and musical structure of jazz and become a more savvy listener.
Discover how to
- Understand the traits and roots of jazz
- Tune in to jazz styles, from big band to bebop
- Listen to great jazz artists
- Catch a live jazz performance
- Succeed in a jazz ensemble
Praise for Jazz For Dummies
"Now you can finally know about one of . . . America′s greatest contributions to world culture."
Jon Faddis, jazz trumpeter
"Fun to read. . . . An important stepping stone to understanding this complex and profound music."
James Moody, jazz saxophonist
"Dirk Sutro is madly in love with jazz and . . . he knows what he′s talking about."
"Chubby" Jackson, jazz bassist
