jazz

Chronicles the history of jazz, examining its origins and development in St. Louis, New Orleans, Chicago, New York, and other spots across the U.S.

Recommends one hundred jazz albums spanning 1917-2001 in essays describing their artists, songs, and influence on the genre; and includes a list of one hundred more recordings worth knowing.

Chronicles the history of blues music, discussing how it developed, why it became so popular, how its followers are influenced by it, and other related topics.

Traces the history of jazz from its roots in Africa through the modern era, and includes information about some of the great performers of the genre.

Examines the roots of jazz and bebop and discusses the changing face of jazz music since its beginnings.

Challenges assumptions about the history of jazz and chronicles the genre's evolution over the course of the twentieth century, discussing its origins, its international scope from the 1920s on, and late-twentieth-century jazz developments including free jazz, jazz rock, and the influence of world music.

Surveys the history of jazz from its African roots to the present. Includes a bibliography, discography and glossary.

Describes how the music of black America interacting with other musical heritages, flowered into jazz.