Introduction to Jazz History (6th Edition)

This classic chronological survey of jazz history brings the various historical styles to life by exploring them through the lives of the musicians and a study of their recordings. KEY TOPICS An eight-part organization covers THE BLUES;PIANO STYLES 1890-1940; NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND DIXIELAND 1910-1940; SWING 1934-1945; BEBOP 1943-1960; THIRD STREAM, COOL, AND BEYOND 1949- ; FREE JAZZ 1960- ; and JAZZ/ROCK FUSION 1968- . For jazz lovers.