The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz and Blues - Hardcover

Jeff Watts

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9781847862730: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz and Blues

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184786273X ISBN 13: 9781847862730

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

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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, you can 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-Zs 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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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 Universita 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.

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