The Real Jazz

by Hugues Panassié

Book Overview

""The Real Jazz"" by Hugues Panassie is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and evolution of jazz music. The author, a renowned jazz critic and historian, provides a detailed account of the origins of jazz, tracing its roots back to Africa and the slave trade. He then goes on to explore the different styles and genres of jazz, from Dixieland and swing to bebop and beyond.Throughout the book, Panassie provides insightful analysis and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419150286
• ISBN13: 9781419150289
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"