The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire

by Ted Gioia

Book Overview

The Jazz Standards, a comprehensive guide to the most important jazz compositions, is a unique resource, a browser's companion, and an invaluable introduction to the art form. This essential book for music lovers tells the story of more than 250 key jazz songs, and includes a listening guide to more than 2,000 recordings.

Many books recommend jazz CDs or discuss musicians and styles, but this is the first to tell the story of the songs themselves...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199937397
• ISBN13: 9780199937394
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.3" x 9.1"