Concise Guide to Jazz (Paperback, 7th edition)

"An introduction to jazz and how to listen to it" Written by active jazz musician and jazz historian Mark Gridley, the "Concise Guide to Jazz "was created in response to students and professors asking for a clear and accurate introductory jazz text. This brief text examines how jazz originated, how it is made, what to listen for, and the major style eras. By focusing on just over fifty historical figures, "Concise Guide to Jazz, seventh edition "allows students to understand a broad range of jazz styles without feeling overloaded. "Concise Guide to Jazz "focuses on the diversity of jazz styles and serves as a basis for further jazz exploration. This text is available in a variety of formats - digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson's MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. To learn more about our programs, pricing options and customization, click the Choices tab. Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers will be able to:

• Begin to appreciate how jazz is made
• Know how to extract the most depth of experience from listening to jazz
• Know who the most historically significant jazz musicians are
• Know why each significant musician is important
• Distinguish the main style eras

NOTE: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase the text with MySearchLab, order the package ISBN: 0205955231 / 9780205955237 Concise Guide to Jazz Plus NEW MySearchLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205937004 / 9780205937004 Concise Guide to Jazz 0205938485 / 9780205938483 NEW MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Concise Guide to Jazz

General

Imprint:	Pearson
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2012
First published:	2014
Authors:	Mark Gridley
Dimensions:	272 x 215 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
Edition:	7th edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-205-93700-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Jazz Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Jazz Promotions
LSN:	0-205-93700-4
Barcode:	9780205937004

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