Concise guide to jazz

This introduction examines the origins of jaz and how jazz is made in order to help students know what to listen for and how to recognize the styles and contributions of the biggest names in jazz--Armstrong, Ellington, Parker, Coltrane, among other greats. The author presents all the major style eras--Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, jazz-rock, fusion, and the avant-garde styles of the 1960s and 1970s--and limits his focus to 38 of the most significant composers and players in jazz history. In addition, the author outlines the important contributions of each performer, their styles, and the public's response to their music. Additional content highlights: Concise guide cassette/CD features high-quality recordings of 22 jazz classics which, in conjunction with the Timed Listening Guides in the text, help readers pinpoint the styles and subtleties in each recorded selection; Musician photos taken by highly respected jazz photographers proide stunning visual portraits that capture the beauty and excitement of jazz greats at work; Detailed photo captions enhance the power of each photograph with poignant information about the musicians and their contributions to jazz; The Glossary and Elements of Music Appendix take readers behind the scenes to learn basic music terminology such as tempo, beat, rhythm, scale, chord, progression, and tone color.