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VISIONS OF JAZZ: The First Century

VISIONS OF JAZZ: The First Century

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VISIONS OF JAZZ: The First Century

by Giddins, Gary

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Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.: Oxford University Press, 1998. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Already a jazz classic, Gary Giddins' VISIONS OF JAZZ: The First Century contains no less than 78 chapters illuminating the lives of virtually all major figures in jazz history. From Louis Armstrong's renegade style trumpet playing to Frank Sinatra's intimate crooning, jazz critic Gary Giddins continually astonishes us with his unparalleled insight. In just a few lines, he captures the essence of Louis Armstrong, "He could telegraph with a growl or a rolling of his eyes his independence, confidence, and security. As the embodiment of jazz, he made jazz the embodiment of the individual." Giddins maintains, contrary to the opinion of most jazz enthusiasts, that Armstrongs voice was as much an integral part of creating jazz singing as his trumpet was to creating jazz. Perhaps the most remarkable chapters in the book are those that do pay tribute to the great jazz singers. Billie Holiday profoundly impacted music history, and Giddins eloquently honors her "gutted voice, drawled phrasing, and wayworn features." Many artists, such as Irving Berlin and Rosemary Clooney, have been traditionally dismissed by fans and critics as merely popular derivatives of true jazz. Giddins finally opens the doors of jazz to include these musicians. In addition to this, he devotes an entire quarter of this volume to young, active jazz artists. No other book hasso boldly expanded the horizon of jazz and its influences. VISIONS OF JAZZ is an evocative journey through the first one hundred years of jazz that will captivate--and challenge--musicians, music critics, and music lovers. As new, first edition, first printing, in fine, mylar-protected dust cover. [Not remainder-marred or price-clipped] NF13

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Title
VISIONS OF JAZZ: The First Century
Author
Giddins, Gary
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
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Fine
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Edition
1st Edition 1st Printing
ISBN 10
0195076753
ISBN 13
9780195076752
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Place of Publication
Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Date Published
1998
Size
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Keywords
General, History & Criticism, Jazz, Musicians & Composers
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