Blowing on the Changes: The Art of the Jazz Horn Players (The Art of Jazz) - Softcover

Gourse, Leslie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0531158802 ISBN 13: 9780531158807

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 1998

Synopsis

Describes the lives and artistry of some of the best-known jazz horn players, traces their influence on one another, and investigates the impact of different innovators on the development of jazz music

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From School Library Journal:

Grade 8-Up?Gourse presents a thorough, highly detailed account of the key horn players, including Louis Armstong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and countless others. Some chapters focus on the development of a player's style and how it influenced other performers and jazz itself, while others give brief biographies of several musicians. A chapter entitled "The Jazz Horn Tree" presents a chronology of the development of jazz horn playing. There is a wealth of information here, written in a straightforward journalistic style. Some musical terms are explained in context, but it is assumed that readers will be familiar with others. Well-captioned, black-and-white photos of the musicians appear throughout. An extensive discography and suggestions for further reading are included. Sources are well documented. The index lists only players' names. A useful title for research projects.?Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
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About this edition

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0531158802
• ISBN 13: 9780531158807
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144