Description: Jazz: its evolution and essence /

Discusses the musicians, musical elements, and other factors which have been influential in the development of jazz music.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Hodeir, André, 1921-2011.
Contributors:	Noakes, David, 1925- (Translator)
Format:	Book
Language:	English French
Published:	New York, Grove Press [1956]
Subjects and Genres:	Jazz > History and criticism. Jazz > Discography. Jazz. Jazz > Histoire et critique. Criticism, interpretation, etc. Discographies.
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Summary:	Discusses the musicians, musical elements, and other factors which have been influential in the development of jazz music.
Item Description:	Translation of: Hommes et problèmes du jazz. "Part VI, which was written especially for this version, brings things more up to date by surveying the state of jazz at the death of Charlie Parker in March 1955. The discography at the end of the book has been revised to indicate on what labels the records are available in America." Includes music.
Physical Description:	ix, 295 pages 22 cm
Bibliography:	Includes discography (pages 283-289) and index.
ISBN:	0394172922 9780394172927