Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopedia
by Richard Cook
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Author: Richard CookEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-26
ISBN: 0141026464
Number of pages: 704
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: much more than I have expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I have found biographic informations about many artists who were not taken into account in similar books. Very smart punch lines. I would add more impotant records related to the most important musicans since one is not representative for many. Highly recommended.
Summary of Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopedia
Essential reading for all jazz fansFar more than an A-Z guide to the artists and bands who have shaped jazz, this invaluable resource also tracks the history of jazz and its changing styles and terminology. Whether readers want to know why Louis Armstrong was called Satchmo, what bebop is, or the difference between Gil Evans and Bill Evans-this wonderfully accessible book has all the answers.
* Contains sixty pages of photos
* Includes more than 2,000 entries on jazz artists and bands
* Provides clear definitions of key terms such as swing and fusion
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