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Classic Jazz explores the birth and early development of a truly American art form. Scott Yanow's insightful essays describe the very beginnings of jazz, as well as ragtime, early blues, andNew Orleans jazz from 1895-1916. Jazz in the years 1917-1933 - the period that preceded swing - is examined in greatest detail, highlighting the careers and recordings of top performers of the day. The guide concludes with an essay on the world of jazz in 1933, and a listing of recommended books and videos on classic jazz. Musicians and vocalists covered include: Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Bix Beiderbecke, Cab Calloway, Hoagy Carmichael, Bing Crosby, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Coleman Hawkins, Earl Hines, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller, Jelly Roll Morton, Bessie Smith, Fats Waller, Ethel Waters, Paul Whiteman, and dozens more.

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Book category Books in English The arts Music Music: styles & genres

• Full title: Classic Jazz
• Subtitle: The Musicians and Recordings That Shaped Jazz, 1895-1933
• Author: Scott Yanow
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350
• EAN: 9780879306595
• ID: 05189127
• Publisher: BACKBEAT BOOKS
• Weight: 615 g
• Dimensions: 234 × 189 × 20 mm
• Date of publishing: 13. December 2001

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