The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz and Blues - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844519988 ISBN 13: 9781844519989

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

This is the ultimate guide to two musical styles that have fundamentally influenced popular music. Divided into eras from the Early Years, then decade by decade to the Contemporary Era, learn about the development of this music from its 19th-century African-American roots up to the present day. Each decade has a Sounds & Sources discussion before introducing the Key Artists of the time and A-Z's of lesser artists. A section on Styles is also included, which covers jazz styles from Ragtime to Bebop and blues styles from Texas Blues to Rhythm & BLues. A section on instruments, a glossary and evocative photographs complete the comprehensive experience. Whether a fan of Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday or Ray Charles this is the book for you.

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Review

This is the ultimate guide to the most popular form of music, which at its widest interpretation covers a spectrum of genres, from rock 'n' roll and soul to pop and funk. Divided into eras from Roots, through the Sixties to the Nineties, learn about the development of rock in the Sounds and Sources discussions before being introduced to the key artists of the time and their legacies. This book contains A-Z sections of artists and information on instruments, along with evocative photographs that complete the experience. Whether your a fan of Elvis or the Sex Pistols this is the book for you. --Polyester

About the Author

Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts is one of the most in-demand jazz drummers in the world, with several Grammy Awards under his belt. He has played with the Wynton Marsalis Quartet, the Branford Marsalis Quartet, Kenny Garrett’s band, George Benson, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Brecker and many more. He has worked in TV and film, as a musician on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and playing Rhythm Jones in Spike Lee’s Mo’ Better Blues. Jeff has an extensive discography as sideman and as a leader.

Julia Rolf studied at University College, London and Università degli Studi, Pisa, and works in London as a music editor and writer. Her appreciation of artists such as Elmore James and Robert Johnson led to an enthusiasm for jazz and blues. Her projects include: Bob Dylan: Highway 61 Revisited and Blues and Jazz in The Complete Story series.

Contributing authors: Cliff Douse, Ted Drozdowski, James Hale, Todd Jenkins, Howard Mandel, Kenny Mathieson, John McDonough, Bill Milkowski, Jim O'Neal, Bob Porter, William Schafer, David Whiteis.

Edition details

• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844519988
• ISBN 13: 9781844519989
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448
• Editor: Rolf Julia