Jazz For DummiesIncludes 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
Praise for Jazz For Dummies "Now you can finally know about one of . . . America's greatest contributions to world culture." "Fun to read. . . . An important stepping stone to understanding this complex and profound music." "Dirk Sutro is madly in love with jazz and . . . he knows what he's talking about." |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
All That Jazz A Tour of the Basics | 7 |
Altered Ears Understanding the Traits and Roots of Jazz | 15 |
The Scheme of Things Elements of Jazz Theory | 31 |
Tools of the Trade The Instruments of Jazz | 47 |
Jazz Greats and Great Jazz An Evolutionary Riff | 69 |
The Golden Era of Big Band Swing The 1930s and Beyond | 93 |
Bebop to Cool The 1940s and 1950s | 115 |
Lovin It Live A Jazz Concert Survival Guide | 227 |
Traveling Jazz Your Ticket to the Best Festivals | 241 |
I Like the Way You Play The Jazz Musician | 253 |
Feeding the Jazz Jones Advice for Aspiring Players | 255 |
So You Wanna Be in a Band Fitting into a Jazz Ensemble | 269 |
Digital Jazz Making Music in HighTech Times | 291 |
Ten Great Cities for Jazz | 303 |
Ten Tips for Building and Enjoying a Jazz Collection | 317 |
A Radical Departure The 1960s and 1970s | 143 |
The Perfect Hybrid Latin Jazz | 165 |
Looking Ahead The Present and Future of Jazz | 183 |
The Beat Goes On Jazz Appreciation 101 | 197 |
Good Times Jazzing Up Any Dinner Party | 213 |