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Jazz in American culture / Burton W. Peretti.
Van Pelt - Albrecht Music Library ML3508 .P46 1997
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Peretti, Burton W. (Burton William), 1961-
- Series:
- American ways series
- The American ways series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Jazz--History and criticism.
- Jazz.
- Popular culture--United States--History--20th century.
- Popular culture.
- United States.
- History.
- Music--Social aspects--United States.
- Music.
- Music--Social aspects.
- Physical Description:
- 199 pages ; 22 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago, Ill. : Ivan R. Dee, [1997]
- Summary:
- The first compact history of jazz to place it within broader context. With an eye on the music, the musicians, and the audience, Mr. Peretti traces the emergence of jazz and follows its progress to the present, showing how it has reflected shifting American values. ""Heartily recommended...accessible to a broad readership."" --Library Journal. American Ways Series.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-189) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1566631424
- 1566631432
- OCLC:
- 35243562
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