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 Pořadí knih (chronologicky)
Roy Carr byl anglický hudební novinář, který se věnoval popu, rocku a jazzu. Svou kariéru zahájil v NME v pozdních 60. letech a později se stal editorem časopisů Vox a Melody Maker. Jeho psaní se vyznačovalo pronikavým pohledem na hudební scénu a schopností zachytit ducha doby.
Profusely illustrated text records his musical and movie career. Includes a discography and list of his movies.
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