An acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazzIn How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar

How to Listen to Jazz

<div><b>An acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div>In <i>How to Listen to Jazz</i>, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to the art of listening to jazz. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today's leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong's innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the music's history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, <i>How to Listen to Jazz</i> is a must-read for anyone who's ever wanted to understand America's greatest contribution to music.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>"Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees." --<i>Economist</i></b></div>
Country USA
Manufacturer Basic Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-05-17
Format Kindle eBook

How to Listen to Jazz