On jazz : a personal journey / Alyn Shipton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shipton, Alyn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jazz--Anecdotes.

Jazz.

Jazz musicians--Anecdotes.

Jazz musicians.

Shipton, Alyn--Anecdotes.

Shipton, Alyn.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 300 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2022.

Summary:

Few musical genres inspire the passionate devotion of jazz. Its mystique goes far beyond the melodies and rhythms, with its key players and singers discussed by aficionados with a respect that borders on reverence. Some books on jazz offer little more than theory or dry facts, thereby relinquishing the 'essence' of the music. This book is different. One of the most influential and internationally known writers on the subject describes, through vivid personal contacts, reminiscences and zesty anecdotes, his life in jazz as a player, broadcaster and observer. Alyn Shipton recalls friendships with legendary musicians, while revealing fresh discoveries about such luminaries as Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Abbey Lincoln and Geri Allen. On Jazz powerfully evokes the atmosphere of clubs and dancehalls, and takes us behind the scenes and up onto the stage, so that this electrifying world is unforgettably spotlighted as never before.

Contents:

Getting Started

New Orleans 1976

Before Katrina

Women Of New Orleans

Finding Fats

Swing Era Legends

Louis Armstrong

Count Basie

Duke Ellington

Dizzy And Bird

The Modern Jazz Quartet

The "Swing Drummer"

Jackie McLean And Sonny Rollins

Oscar Peterson And His Trios

The Dawn Of Fusion

A Taste Of Freedom

Looking Back And Looking Forward.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 31 Mar 2022).

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781108992473 (ebook)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.