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In this vivid history of jazz, a respected critic and a leading scholar capture the excitement of America’s unique music with intellectual bite, unprecedented insight, and the passion of unabashed fans. They explain what jazz is, where it came from, and who created it and why, all within the broader context of American life and culture. Emphasizing its African American roo...more
Published October 26th 2009 by W. W. Norton & Company (first published 2009)
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The unique listening guides elevate this book to the 'it was incredible' level of a a five star rating.
Apr 29, 2018Samuel Goff rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Hey guess what Ken Burns? Jazz didn't die when Coltrane did. There was actually MORE very interesting music happening in jazz post '68. Young musicians picked up instruments and pushed the envelope, extending what could be done in jazz. But hey if Wynton said nothing happened after 68 and the avant garde was meaningless and 'not jazz' then how you gonna argue with Wynton?
Having read two history of jazz books from the New Orleans beginnings until present in the past year this negation of the av...more
Having read two history of jazz books from the New Orleans beginnings until present in the past year this negation of the av...more
Nov 17, 2009Paul rated it really liked it · review of another edition
We all probably know a jazz buff. I've known a few. Nice people in general, but their complete submersion and downright (sorry) snobbery about all other forms of music can be more than a little off-putting. For this and other reasons (no lyrics, difficult listening at times), jazz never seemed quite worth the effort.
If only a great book like 'Jazz' was around 25 years ago. Gary Giddins and Scott DeVeaux tell what is truly a fascinating story of artistry and beauty and tragedy and, well, love, in...more
If only a great book like 'Jazz' was around 25 years ago. Gary Giddins and Scott DeVeaux tell what is truly a fascinating story of artistry and beauty and tragedy and, well, love, in...more
Jan 14, 2014Bj Staehlin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A most excellent text on the subject. I had little to no knowledge of the subject, but after this am much more well-informed. I got this from a college library, so I don't know if the general edition from a bookstore would include this, but mine included 4 CDs, the Norton Jazz Recordings. This is what makes it so excellent. When the authors talk about a person, effect, type of music form or whatever, there's a selection that illustrates (audiates?) that. According to the introduction there are 7...more
Feb 15, 2010Herzog rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is an excellent book. I was quite familiar with jazz history, but still learned some things from the narrative; but, more than that, the numerous descriptions of pieces was incredibly helpful. I didn't have the accompanying CDs, but own a number of the described pieces. I found new insight in close listenings of things like Art Tatum's 'Over the Rainbow.' My only complaint is that I wish they'd done this in a multi-media format.
Excellent source for jazz aficionados and great overview for the casual listener, like myself. All the most influential artists were covered and an outline of jazz history constructed. I was able to greatly expand my jazz artist lists on pandora.com so have added much great listening to the weeks and months ahead.
Best jazz book I've found. IN additional to social and good biographical treatments, Giddens and his sidekick break history into analytic clusters especially beginning with Modern Jazz, i.e. Be Bop: rhythm, composition, etc., with very helpful analyses of song recordings available to accompany the book. Just greet reading, and reference source.
This looks cool and all, and Joanne even has the accompanying boxed set of CDs. Which makes it more of a project than a book, so I'm psyched to get to it sometime when I have a month of Sundays to kill.
Apr 18, 2014Sam Poole rated it liked it
Sprawling and enlightening at points, excessive and misguided at others. Annoying tendency to downplay race and identity politics to focus on strict history. Clear agenda missed at points. Quick read and pretty complete.
Fantastic introduction to jazz and its many paths and variants throughout the 20th century. The book includes analyses - down to the second - of several dozen tracks, most of which are easy to find and listen to on Spotify.
Jan 11, 2011gekko100 rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Enjoyed this comprehensive but thoroughly readable history of jazz music. The listening notes are particularly good. Co-writer Gary Giddins appeared in the Ken Burns Jazz series, but for my money this book gives a more balanced treatment (giving a fair coverage of music beyond the 60s).
Jun 02, 2012Walton rated it liked itStanley Crouch
Shelves: music-criticism, jazz-history, jazz-criticism, cultural-criticism
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May 22, 2017Geoff Rich rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Great look at the progression of jazz from New Orleans to Bebop to Fusion and beyond. The listening guides are a particular highlight.
Great book. Covers major and minor artists, short chapters with music CD's (extra purchase) that follows the book.
Jun 10, 2011Sumayyah marked it as unrated-unfinished · review of another edition
Dec 20, 2010Phebe rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Interesting book. Good views on musical theory and aspects. Loads of incite and information. A great read.
Dec 14, 2012Caracalla rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
History of jazz through its music with second by second analysis of key songs. Takes jazz knowledge and appreciation to the next level.
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