EARLY JAZZ: Its Roots and Musical Development, Paperback by Gunther Schuller

Description: Early JazzIts Roots and Musical DevelopmentGunther Schuller Early Jazz is one of the seminal books on American jazz, ranging from the beginnings of jazz as a distinct musical style at the turn of the century to its first great flowering in the 1930s. Schuller explores the music of the great jazz soloists of the twenties--Jelly Roll Morton, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, and others--and the big bands and arrangers--Fletcher Henderson, Bennie Moten, and especially Duke Ellington--placing their music in the context of the other musical cultures of the twentieth century and offering analyses of many great jazz recordings.Early Jazz provides a musical tour of the early American jazz world. A classic study, it is both a splendid introduction for students and an insightful guide for scholars, musicians, and jazz aficionados. Our items are vintage and being sold as described and as pictured. Please look at the pictures closely as they are part of the description. We inspect carefully and note in the listing any defects or noteworthy issues - I do my best to take pictures that show any flaws or defects. EXPECT AGE APPROPRIATE USE and WEAR. Items will be shipped within 3 business days after payment is received. Check out our other auction items - combining shipments can reduce shipping costs. We strive to find the lowest/fastest shipping method - this could be through USPS, FedEx or UPS. Please ask questions or for additional pictures prior to purchasing. If you have a problem with an item you buy from us, let us know. Thank you for looking!

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Location: Demorest, Georgia

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