The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The History of Jazz
Book Review: fills in many gaps
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read practically every jazz history book that was published in the past 50 years. Some, such as the seminal "Blues People", do a great job of exposing the socio - political aspects of the music and its makers. Others did a thorough job of detailing the events that were connected to the music. Gioia is the first that I know of to give as much attention to the social aspects as well as the musical and chronological aspects. I teach a Jazz and Politics course in the university (PoliSci dept) and Gioia's book helped me in some of the issues I needed to raise. It is still not the ultimate book - this has to written, but it is a big step forward in Jazz writing and a must for every student of the music.Book Review: jazz history
Summary: 5 Stars
This book relates the history of jazz, and gives you a background that will help you listen more carefully and with heightened appreciation of this unique American music. Good stories, well detailed, and well worth the time to read it. The only thing better of course is watching jazz musicians play!Book Review: more jazz
Summary: 3 Stars
my interst is in buyng dvd in ntsc about jazz orch, singers , big band's -40's 5o's such as benny goodmsan, artie shaw. count basie ,les paul, dinah washington, ell fitz , diana shore etc