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This sequel to the author's classic Hot Jazz puts more emphasis on the black jazzmen.

The Real Jazz by Hugues Panassie is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the history and development of jazz music. Originally published in French in 1946, this book has been widely regarded as a classic in the field of jazz literature. In this book, Panassie provides a... Read Full 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... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview