Essential Jazz (with CourseMate Printed Access Card and Download Card for 2-CD Set Printed Access Card)

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A complete jazz chronology ESSENTIAL JAZZ delivers a thorough and engaging introduction to jazz and American culture Designed for nonmajors this brief text explores the development of jazz from its 19th century roots in ragtime and blues through swing and bebop to fusion and contemporary jazz styles Unique in its up to date coverage one third of ESSENTIAL JAZZ is devoted to performers of the 1960s through present day performers The text s flexible organization and clear interesting presentation are designed to appeal to students with little or no music background Accessible informative Listening Guides provide a rich sociocultural context for each selection giving both newcomers and aficionados a true feel for the vibrant ever changing sound of jazz Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http gocengage com infotrac A complete jazz chronology ESSENTIAL JAZZ delivers a thorough and engaging introduction to jazz and American culture Designed for nonmajors this brief text explores the development of jazz from its 19th century roots in ragtime and blues through swing and bebop to fusion and contemporary jazz styles Unique in its up ...to date coverage one third of ESSENTIAL JAZZ is devoted to performers of the 1960s through present day performers The text s flexible organization and clear interesting presentation are designed to appeal to students with little or no music background Accessible informative Listening Guides provide a rich sociocultural context for each selection giving both newcomers and aficionados a true feel for the vibrant ever changing sound of jazz Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http gocengage com infotrac

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