On jazz: a personal journey

Few musical genres inspire the passionate devotion of jazz. Its mystique goes far beyond the melodies and rhythms, with its key players and singers discussed by aficionados with a respect that borders on reverence. Some books on jazz offer little more than theory or dry facts, thereby relinquishing...

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Main Author: Shipton, Alyn 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2022
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Summary:Few musical genres inspire the passionate devotion of jazz. Its mystique goes far beyond the melodies and rhythms, with its key players and singers discussed by aficionados with a respect that borders on reverence. Some books on jazz offer little more than theory or dry facts, thereby relinquishing the 'essence' of the music. This book is different. One of the most influential and internationally known writers on the subject describes, through vivid personal contacts, reminiscences and zesty anecdotes, his life in jazz as a player, broadcaster and observer. Alyn Shipton recalls friendships with legendary musicians, while revealing fresh discoveries about such luminaries as Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Abbey Lincoln and Geri Allen. On Jazz powerfully evokes the atmosphere of clubs and dancehalls, and takes us behind the scenes and up onto the stage, so that this electrifying world is unforgettably spotlighted as never before
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Getting Started -- New Orleans 1976 -- Before Katrina -- Women Of New Orleans -- Finding Fats -- Swing Era Legends -- Louis Armstrong -- Count Basie -- Duke Ellington -- Dizzy And Bird -- The Modern Jazz Quartet -- The "Swing Drummer" -- Jackie McLean And Sonny Rollins -- Oscar Peterson And His Trios -- The Dawn Of Fusion -- A Taste Of Freedom -- Looking Back And Looking Forward
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xii, 300 Seiten)
ISBN:9781108992473
DOI:10.1017/9781108992473

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