The Chronicle of Jazz (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780199341009)

A year-by-year history of people and events, this lively multi-layered account tells the whole story of jazz music and its personalities. The Chronicle of Jazz charts the evolution of jazz from its roots in Africa and the southern United States to the myriad urban styles heard around the world today, Mervyn Cooke gives us a narrative rich with innovation, experimentation, controversy, and emotion. The book is completely up to date, exploring the exciting recent developments in the world of jazz, from the rise of modern Big Bands and the renaissance of the piano trio to the popular appeal of Jamie Cullum and HBO's Treme. Featuring hundreds of rare images, from record-cover artwork to pictures of live performances, each chronologically arranged section contains special box features on such topics as the unique tonal qualities of the bass clarinet, jazz clubs in Paris, personality sketches, and seminal gigs and albums. A substantial reference section features information on international jazz festivals, a glossary of musical terms, biographies of musicians, and extensive discography, and further reading. A celebration of the most imaginative and enduring music of the last 120 years, The Chronicle of Jazz is an essential work of reference for all music lovers.

Author: Mervyn Cooke
ISBN-10: 0199341001
ISBN-13: 9780199341009
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2013
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.40lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.90w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 90
Booklist 02/15/2014 pg. 40
Choice 06/01/2014