A history of jazz, from its first appearance in the bars of New Orleans to the immense popularity it enjoys today. Within each distinctive "era" of the evolution of jazz, the author discusses the musical elements of the prevailing styles and offers insights into the key players and performers like Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.
- ISBN10 0816022291
- ISBN13 9780816022298
- Publish Date August 1991
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 October 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Facts On File Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 128
- Language English