The Jazz Standards by Ted Gioia
A Guide to the Repertoire
A lively, expert guide to the core repertoire of American jazz that traces the origins, stories, and musical traits of the genre’s most enduring songs; each entry mixes historical context, composer and lyricist background, notable recordings and arrangements, and concise musical analysis to explain why particular tunes became standards and how they evolved in performance, making the book useful both to curious listeners and to musicians seeking practical insight into interpretation and improvisation.
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- Published
- 2012
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- American
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- English
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