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Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia : New & Expanded Edition, Hardback Book

Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia : New & Expanded Edition Hardback

Part of the Definitive Encyclopedias series

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The Definitive Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia, now fully updated from the illustrated edition, is the ultimate guide to two musical styles that have fundamentally influenced popular music.

Divided into chapters, each covering a different era, the book traces the evolution of jazz and blues from their nineteenth-century African-American origins right through to the present day.

Each chapter starts with a Sounds & Sources section, looking at the key developments in the music during that period.

This is followed by an A-Z of artists from that era, with more extensive entries on key artists that include recommended classic recordings.

With further sections on Styles, covering everything from Ragtime to Bebop and Texas Blues to Rhythm & Blues, and more; and Instruments, all written by a team of experts, this invaluable encyclopedia is comprehensive, easy to use and highly informative.

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