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2023 Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) Jazz Awards for Books of the YearーHonorable Mention Recipient On December 4, 1957, Miles Davis revolutionized film soundtrack production, improvising the sco……続きを見る

Mark Stryker: "Reflectory is a meticulously researched and insightful biography of one of the defining modern jazz musicians of his era and one of the key products of Detroit’s postwar bebop explosi……続きを見る

Twelve accessible solos in several styles and tunings from various parts of the world. Includes works by: Stephen Bennett, Tom Doyle, Howard Emerson, Joel Fafard, Tim Farrell, Simon Fox, Richard Gil……続きを見る

This book covers the basics of the middle-of-the-road swing and bebop-era jazz guitar style. Includes traditional tunes, exercises, and original pieces by seasoned jazz instructor and author Alan de……続きを見る

Advanced Rhythmic Concepts for Improvisation offers the advancing student a method to expand their rhythmic vocabulary and explore some of the more challenging aspects of the modern jazz idiom. It p……続きを見る

The legendary band leader and jazz trumpeter, broadcaster and humorist looks back at his extraordinarily rich and varied life and the many colourful characters he has known and played with – from Du……続きを見る

The first study of the performance practice, repertoire and context of the modern 'brass ensemble' in the musical world. Whereas the British 'brass band' originated in the nineteenth century and rap……続きを見る

The history of classic Jazz presented interactively, with photographs, musical excerpts and video recordings from the era available through World Wide Web access, along with links to a glossary of a……続きを見る

A No Depression Most Memorable Music Book of 2022 The acknowledged maestro of the pedal steel guitar, Buddy Emmons lent his unparalleled virtuosity to over five decades of hit recordings and set sta……続きを見る

The Routledge Companion to Jazz and Gender identifies, defines, and interrogates the construct of gender in all forms of jazz, jazz culture, and education, shaping and transforming the conversation ……続きを見る

A groundbreaking study of the trailblazing music of Chicago’s AACM, a leader in the world of jazz and experimental music. Founded on Chicago’s South Side in 1965 and still thriving today, the Associ……続きを見る

This bookoffers a sustained scholarly analysis of Gadamer’s reflections on art and our experience of art. It examines fundamental themes in Gadamer’s hermeneutical aesthetics such as play, festival,……続きを見る

In Le Jazz, Matthew F. Jordan deftly blends textual analysis, critical theory, and cultural history in a wide-ranging and highly readable account of how jazz progressed from a foreign cultural innov……続きを見る

This book is dedicated to my fans around the globe who've asked to see my music in writing for years. I own all Publishing and (C)opyrights to all compositions in this book. My publishing company: R……続きを見る

This book is dedicated to my fans around the globe who've asked to see my music in writing for years. I own all Publishing and (C)opyrights to all compositions in this book. My publishing company: R……続きを見る

This volume honors and extends the contributions of educator and scholar Dr. Michael J. Budds to the field of musicology, particularly the study of American music. As the longtime editor of two book……続きを見る

Based on interviews, conversations, and observations drawn from extensive field research, Jazz in Contemporary China: Shifting Sounds, Rising Scenes explores the current developments and conditions ……続きを見る

Being Gerry Mulligan: My Life in Music is an intimate chronicle of Gerry Mulligan’s life and career, told in his own words. This personal narrative reveals great insight into the musician’s complex ……続きを見る

Embracing dramatic similarities, glaring disjunctions, and striking innovations, this book explores the history and context of dance on the land we know today as the United States of America. Design……続きを見る

The Real Philadelphia Book, compiled by Jazz Bridge and editors David Dzubinski and Suzanne Cloud, is a collection of more than 200 original jazz and blues compositions. Arranged alphabetically by s……続きを見る

**A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • An autobiography of one of the towering figures of contemporary American music and a powerful meditation on history, race, capitalism, and art. A Best B……続きを見る

A Change of Heart, composed by Andrew Hanna, is a composition composed for a jazz-fusion trio featuring alto sax, bass guitar, and drum set. It's a ballad featuring changing odd meters, ostinato bas……続きを見る

In the Beginning is from the much larger performance piece Prophecies of War. Composed by Andrew Hanna it is a progressive Jazz-Fusion composition composed for alto saxophone, electric guitar, bass ……続きを見る

*** **'Eddie was there very early doors. His story is of the many.' Paul Weller 'A total riot! Takes me right back to the 70s. A Superb book' Mani, The Stone Roses 'What a wonderful book. Mod isn't ……続きを見る

In the late 1950s, free jazz broke all the rules, liberating musicians both to create completely spontaneous and unplanned performances and to develop unique personal musical systems. This genre eme……続きを見る

In the 20th century, jazz was an important artistic form. Depending on the particular European country, jazz music carried different social, political and aesthetic meanings. It brought challenges i……続きを見る

The only book that shows how the Blues Scales (Major and Minor) are used to create jazz solos. Designed to help beginners quickly learn how to create meaningful solos without having to first master ……続きを見る

The only book that shows how the Blues Scales (Major and Minor) are used to create jazz solos. Designed to help beginners quickly learn how to create meaningful solos without having to first master ……続きを見る

Instruments of Embodiment draws on fashion theory and the philosophy of embodiment to investigate costuming in contemporary dance. It weaves together philosophical theory and artistic practice by cl……続きを見る

Despite the fact that most of jazz’s major innovators and performers have been African American, the overwhelming majority of jazz journalists, critics, and authors have been and continue to be whit……続きを見る