West Coast jazz : modern jazz in California, 1945-1960

Author(s)

• Gioia, Ted

Bibliographic Information

West Coast jazz : modern jazz in California, 1945-1960

Ted Gioia

Oxford University Press, 1992

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Discography: p. 370-374

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Traces the story of American West Coast jazz from its roots to its decline in the face of rock'n'roll. The text features profiles of jazz greats who became popular during this era, including Dave Brubeck, Charlie Mingus, Ornette Coleman, Gerry Mulligan and Stan Getz.

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Details

• NCID: BA21980749
• ISBN:
  • 0195063104
• LCCN: 91023902
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 404 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : ML3508.7.C28
  • DC20 : 781.65/5/09794
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Jazz -- California -- 1941-1950 -- History and criticism
  • LCSH : Jazz -- California -- 1951-1960 -- History and criticism