Jazz greats
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Jazz greats
（20th-century composers）
Phaidon, 1996
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-232) and index
Discography: p. 232-234
Contents of Works
- The origins of jazz
- Buddy Bolden
- Satchmo
- Sidney Bechet
- The Duke
- Lester Young
- Charlie Parker
- Charles Mingus
- John Coltrane
- Miles Davis
- Coleman, Marsalis and Jarrett
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This lively and fascinating account of the lives and musical innovations of twelve of America's greatest jazzmen traces how, through their remarkable playing and improvisational skills, they are considered to be among the twentieth century's most groundbreaking composers. Legendary figures such as Buddy Bolden, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Charlie Parker and Charles Mingus are featured, with new interviews and an evocative narrative bringing to life the various eras and locations in which they played.
Table of Contents
- The origins of jazz
- Buddy Bolden
- Louis Armstrong
- Sidney Bechet
- Duke Ellington
- Lester Young
- Charlie Parker
- Charles Mingus
- John Coltrane
- Miles Davis
- and the beat goes on.
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