The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire

Synopsis

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 252 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. Author Ted Gioia, whose body of work includes the award-winning The History of Jazz and Delta Blues, is the perfect guide to lead readers through the classics of the genre. As a jazz pianist and recording artist, he has performed these songs for decades. As a music historian and critic, he has gained a reputation as a leading expert on jazz. Here he draws on his deep experience with this music in creating the ultimate work on the subject. An introduction for new fans, a useful handbook for jazz enthusiasts and performers, and an important reference for students and educators, The Jazz Standards belongs on the shelf of every serious jazz lover or musician. After each song is discussed, the author lists several recommended recordings in chronological order. TED GIOIA is a musician, author, jazz critic, and leading expert on American music. His previous books The History of Jazz and Delta Blues were both selected as notable books of the year in the New York Times. He is also the author of West Coast Jazz, Work Songs, Healing Songs, and The Birth (and Death) of the Cool. The DAISY edition contains a mark for each song at level 1.

Copyright:

2012

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

527 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780199937394

Publisher:

Oxford University Press

Date of Addition:

11/23/22

Copyrighted By:

Ted Gioia

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Entertainment, Nonfiction, Reference, Music

Submitted By:

Terry Gorman

Proofread By:

Terry Gorman

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.