The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia
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Book Reviews of The History of Jazz
Book Review: Good college text
Summary: 3 Stars
When I was in college as a music major I took Jazz History. We used another of Ted Gioia's texts on West Coast Jazz as part of the required reading. Now that I am leading my own Jazz Band and trying to teach history to individuals right out of high school, I needed a quick touch-up to my foundational knowledge. This book let me know that I was on the right track and gave me some good directions to get more information.Book Review: more jazz
Summary: 3 Stars
my interst is in buyng dvd in ntsc about jazz orch, singers , big band's -40's 5o's such as benny goodmsan, artie shaw. count basie ,les paul, dinah washington, ell fitz , diana shore etcBook Review: BOOORING!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I don't question that this book covers complete history of jazz. I don't question that author is competent, actually super-competent. I don't question that this book is great. But reading this book is as much fun as reading Webster's Collegiate Dictionary or telephone directory. It is BORING, actually, super-boring. I gave up after 20 pages...If you are looking for scientific dissertation about history of jazz, this is The One. If you are looking for a book for someone that knows nothing about jazz and wants some fun, go elsewhere.