Do You Know...?: The Jazz Repertoire in Action (16pt Large Print Edition)

by Howard S Becker and Robert R Faulkner

Every night, somewhere in the world, three or four musicians will climb on stage together. Whether the gig is at a jazz club, a bar, or a bar mitzvah, the performance never begins with a note, but with a question. The trumpet player might turn to the bassist and ask, ''Do you know Body and Soul'?'' - and from there the subtle craft of playing the jazz repertoire is tested in front of a live audience. These ordinary musicians may never have played...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0369370872
• ISBN13: 9780369370877
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"