A history of jazz, from its roots in blues, ragtime, and swing to its various contemporary manifestations, discussing the major performers and the music's reflection of the experiences of African Americans.
- ISBN10 0531157938
- ISBN13 9780531157930
- Publish Date 1 October 1996 (first published 1 October 1995)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Franklin Watts
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 160
- Language English