Jazz
College Edition
Paperback
Scott DeVeaux (Author, University of Virginia), Gary Giddins (Author, The Graduate Center, City University of New York)
A vivid history of jazz in a classroom text by two exceptional authors—a leading scholar and a respected critic.
Gary Giddins and Scott DeVeaux write with intellectual bite, eloquence, and the passion of unabashed fans. They explain what jazz is, where it came from, how it works, and who created it, all within the broader context of American life and culture.
Book Details
- Paperback
- January 2009
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ISBN 978-0-393-97880-3
- 8 × 10.9 in
/ 553 pages
- Territory Rights: Worldwide
Endorsements & Reviews
“Jazz is a very detailed, very well-written book with great photographs. The students will be attracted to it and I’ve adopted it starting this summer.” — Marc Mannino, Manatee CC
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