Jazz: The First 100 Years (with Audio CD Primer)

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Jazz: The First 100 Years, 2nd Edition explores the development of jazz from its nineteenth-century roots in blues and ragtime, through swing and bebop, to fusion and contemporary jazz styles. Unique in its up-to-date coverage, the revision devotes a full third of its length to performers of the 1960s to the present day. The book's flexible organization and clear, interesting presentation appeal to both music majors and general students. Biographies and social history put music in context. Extensive, accessible Listening Guides tie the history of jazz music directly to the CD selections, giving newcomers and aficionados alike a true feel for the vibrant, ever-changing sound of jazz. Boxed inserts cover jazz theory and notation for music majors. Non-majors will find the new Jazz Basics Appendix a useful review tool on jazz fundamentals. Free with every new copy of the book, the Audio Jazz Primer CD allows students to hear the key terms, basic music concepts, and jazz instruments discussed in the book.

SYNOPSIS

This text explores the development of jazz from its 19th century roots in ragtime and blues up to the music of today's most current jazz artists. Martin and Waters, who are scholars as well as professional musicians, present a chronological account of each style period, relating the music of influential artists to social and intellectual movements of the day. Listening guides tie the history of jazz music directly to the selections on the included CD-ROM. Analytical sections discuss the theory behind jazz's elemental drive. Includes many b&w photos and illustrations.