Essential Jazz the First 100 Years

A Complete Jazz Chronology, Essential Jazz the First 100 Years, 2E, Delivers a Thorough and Engaging Introduction to Jazz and American Culture. Designed for Nonmajors, This Brief Text Explores the Development of Jazz From Its Nineteenth-Century Roots in Ragtime and Blues Through Swing and Bebop to Fusion and Contemporary Jazz Styles. Unique in Its Up-To-Date Coverage, One-Third of Essential Jazz is Devoted to Performers of the 1960S Through Present-Day Performers. the Text's Flexible Organization and Clear, Interesting Presentation Are Designed to Appeal to Learners With Little or No Music Background. Accessible, Informative Listening Guides Provide a Rich Sociocultural Context for Each Selection, Giving Both Newcomers and Aficionados a True Feel for the Vibrant, Ever-Changing Sound of Jazz.