Concise Guide to Jazz

This abridged version of Jazz Styles was developed in response to requests for an introductory book offering the clarity and accuracy of Jazz Styles with 1/2 the size, 1/4 the number of names and tune titles, and 1/3 the number of musician profiles. Using a simple, yet lively writing style, and an abundance of illustrations, it is easily accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of music―or any technical sophistication. 

 

Written by an active jazz musician and eminent jazz historian, this brief yet substantive introduction to jazz examines how jazz originated, how it is made, what to listen for, the major style eras, and the individual styles of 40 historically significant jazz musicians. These styles include early jazz (Dixieland); swing; bebop; cool jazz; hard bop; avant-garde of the 1960s and 70s; and jazz-rock fusion. 

 

If you want the book and CD's you should order;

 

0205678416 / 9780205678419 Concise Guide to Jazz  and Jazz Classics CD’s for Concise Guide Package

Package consists of:   

020565942X / 9780205659425 Concise Guide to Jazz

0205659454 / 9780205659456 Jazz Classics CDs for Concise Guide to Jazz

 

, .."the best approach to contemporary classroom jazz education extant." -- "Jazz Times", .."clearly a text designed to fit a ten-week college quarter; but it can also serve nicely as an informative introduction to jazz for novice fans...Gridley manages to touch most of the important musical bases with chapters devoted to early jazz, swing, bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, avant-garde and fusion ...a few hours with the Concise Guide to jazz will add immeasurably to one's enjoyment of the music." -- "Jazz Forum"