This Is Jazz: A Series Of Lectures Given At The San Francisco Museum Of Art (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163178072)

This book, titled ""This Is Jazz: A Series Of Lectures Given At The San Francisco Museum Of Art"" by Rudi Blesh, is a comprehensive exploration of the history, culture, and evolution of jazz music. The author, a renowned jazz historian and critic, presents a series of lectures given at the San Francisco Museum of Art, covering various aspects of jazz music, including its roots in African American culture, its development in New Orleans, and its evolution into different styles and forms.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of jazz music. The first chapter provides an overview of the origins of jazz music and its connection to African American culture. The subsequent chapters delve into the history of jazz in New Orleans, the rise of swing and big band music, the emergence of bebop and modern jazz, and the influence of jazz on popular music.Throughout the book, Blesh provides detailed analysis of various jazz musicians and their contributions to the genre. He also explores the social and cultural context in which jazz music was created, including the impact of racism and segregation on the development of the genre.Overall, ""This Is Jazz"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of jazz music. Blesh's insightful commentary and detailed analysis make this book an invaluable resource for both casual listeners and serious scholars of jazz music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rudi Blesh
ISBN-10: 1163178071
ISBN-13: 9781163178072
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d