Now fully updated with a new chapter: The classic introduction to the bebop era and the legendary performers who created it
Macmillan Jazz Masters Series Series
This series delves into the rich history of jazz, tracing its evolution from the Roaring Twenties through its golden era in the 1970s. It offers deep insights into the pivotal artists, styles, and movements that shaped this dynamic musical genre. From the big band swing to avant-garde experimentation, readers will find a comprehensive overview of jazz's sonic journey. This collection is essential reading for anyone passionate about music history and cultural evolution.
Jazz Masters of the Twenties
- 268 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The jazz decade saw the emergence of many of the great figures who defined the music for the world: Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Earl Hines, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller, Jack Teagarden, Fletcher Henderson—these giants set the standards for blues singing, big band arrangements, and solo improvisation that are the foundations for jazz. Richard Hadlock has chapters on each, with a discography and descriptions of all the players who made the '20s swing.