Bibliograph

The jazz standards, a guide to the repertoire, Ted Gioia

Type

Label

The jazz standards, a guide to the repertoire, Ted Gioia

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references, discographical references, and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The jazz standards

Nature of contents

bibliographydiscographies

Oclc number

757134348

Responsibility statement

Ted Gioia

Sub title

a guide to the repertoire

Summary

The Jazz Standards, a comprehensive guide to the most important jazz compositions, is a unique resource, a browser's companion, and an invaluable introduction to the art form. This essential book for music lovers tells the story of more than 250 key jazz songs, and includes a listening guide to more than 2,000 recordings. Many books recommend jazz CDs or discuss musicians and styles, but this is the first to tell the story of the songs themselves. The fan who wants to know more about a jazz song heard at the club or on the radio will find this book indispensable. Musicians who play these songs night after night now have a handy guide, outlining their history and significance and telling how they have been performed by different generations of jazz artists. Students learning about jazz standards now have a complete reference work for all of these cornerstones of the repertoire

Target audience

adult

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