The Chronicle of Jazz

by Mervyn Cooke

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199341001
• ISBN13: 9780199341009
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.9" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

A Wonderful Insight

I first stumbled upon this book at my local library. I enjoyed it so much I just had to have my own copy. Everyone knows the story of how Blues, Jazz, & Rock-n-Roll developed. But this resource fills in the details. The chronological format is a wonderful help to understanding the development of American music and it's details in the stream of time.