A Century of Jazz is a chronicle of the major influence of jazz in western music this century. Organized by year, style, and place, it includes special features on subjects relevant to each period. The book covers major jazz artists including Armstrong, Parker, and Coltrane, as well as crossover figures such as Crosby, Glenn Miller, Sinatra, and George Benson, appealing to all music fans. It is richly illustrated with rare images and graphic material, featuring the work of major jazz photographers and contributions by notable jazz writers. It is a celebration of jazz history, jazz people, and jazz style.
Roy Carr Libros
Roy Carr fue un periodista musical inglés que cubrió pop, rock y jazz. Se unió al New Musical Express (NME) a finales de los años 60 y llegó a editar las revistas Vox y Melody Maker. Su escritura ofrecía una aguda visión de la escena musical, capturando el espíritu de la época. El trabajo de Carr proporcionó una lente crítica a través de la cual los lectores podían comprender el panorama cambiante de la música popular.
Profusely illustrated text records his musical and movie career. Includes a discography and list of his movies.
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