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  1. Book ImageJazz

    Scott DeVeaux, Gary Giddins

    College Edition

    A vivid history of jazz in a classroom text by two exceptional authors—a leading scholar and a respected critic.More

  1. Book ImageWhat’s That Sound?: An Introduction to Rock and Its History

    John Covach

    Second Edition

    The Second Edition of What’s That Sound? offers a balanced, insightful look at the evolution of rock music from its roots to the present.More

  2. Book ImageThe House That Trane Built: The Story of Impulse Records

    Ashley Kahn

    "A jazz-lover's delight."—Ray Olson, BooklistMore

  3. Book ImageLouis Armstrong's New Orleans

    Thomas Brothers

    "The best book ever produced about Louis Armstrong by anyone other than the man himself."—Terry Teachout, CommentaryMore

  4. Book ImageTo Stretch Our Ears: A Documentary History of America's Music

    J. Heywood Alexander

    Following the same chapter organization as An Introduction to America’s Music, To Stretch Our Ears is the first gathering of significant and far-reaching readings that illuminate many aspects of American music.More

  5. Book ImageAn Introduction to America's Music

    Richard Crawford

    An Introduction to America’s Music tells the fascinating story of music in the United States, from the sacred music of its earliest days to the jazz and rock that enliven the turn of the millennium.More

  6. Book ImageLone Star Swing

    Duncan McLean

    High Fidelity meets Blue Highways in this gloriously offbeat quest for the true roots of Texas Swing.More

  7. Book ImageThe New Grove Gospel, Blues and Jazz

    William Bolcom, Max Harrison, Paul Oliver

  8. Book ImageThe Music of Black Americans: A History

    Eileen Southern

    Third Edition

    A new edition of the classic text on African American music.
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  9. Book ImageMarsalis on Music

    Wynton Marsalis

    Companion book to the popular PBS-TV series Marsalis on Music, introducing families, children, and music-hungry readers of all ages to the joy of good music, both classical and jazz.More

  10. Book ImageJazz: A History

    Frank Tirro

    Second Edition

  11. Book ImageReadings in Black American Music

    Eileen Southern

    Second Edition