Federation, Curwensville, Pa. Gioia, musician and critic, winner of the ASCAPDeems Taylor Award for The Imperfect Art (not reviewed) takes on a daunting task, tracing the history of jazz from preCivil War New Orleans to the embattled music of today--and does a creditable job of it. But if you already have some familiarity there's much to enjoy. Skip to main content.in. With the arrival of more white musicians, such as Benny Goodman in the Swing Era, jazz achieved the height of mass popularity. Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Returns & Orders. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2007. Ted Gioia's History of Jazz has been universally hailed as a classic--acclaimed by jazz critics and fans around the world. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Now Gioia brings his magnificent work completely up-to-date, drawing on the latest research and revisiting virtually every aspect of the music, past and present. Now, in, The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire, Delta Blues: The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American Music, Playing Changes: Jazz for the New Century. Ted Gioia is a musician, author, and leading jazz critic and expert on American music. Truly, Beiderbecke, and others of the Chicago early jazz scene lifted the Dixieland New Orleans style from its somewhat flamboyant styles and started the movement that would become swing in a few years. Knowledgeable, vibrant, and comprehensive, it is among the small group of books that can truly be called classics of jazz literature. Jazz. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? If there is, it has escaped my eyes and i invite the opurtunity to read it. I am using it as an aid in teaching my highschool class the history of jazz. Also admirable is that the book doesn’t ignore, but definitely doesn’t overemphasize the many tragedies and personal problems of early jazz stars. Author Ted Gioia, whose body of work includes the award-winning The History of Jazz and Delta Blues, is the perfect guide to lead readers through the classics of the genre. Ted Gioia's History of Jazz has been universally hailed as a classic--acclaimed by jazz critics and fans around the world. ``The Africanization of American music,'' as he calls it, begins farther back in American history than New Orleans's aptly named Storyville red-light district around the turn of the century; he starts his narrative in the slave market of the city's Congo Square in 1819, and when it comes to Storyville, he offers hard facts to puncture the picturesque racism that finds jazz's roots in the whorehouses of New Orleans. Is there any other book that is as true as this book, when recalling the intricate history of jazz? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2018. Please try again. Jazz is a chameleon art, delighting us with the ease and rapidity with which it changes colors. Jazz critic turned music historian Ted Gioia’s “Music: A Subversive History” is a dauntingly ambitious, obsessively researched labor of cultural provocation. The History of Jazz (eBook) : Gioia, Ted. Please try again. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Although Gioia is much too generous to jazz-rock fusion of the '70s and '80s and probably gives more space than necessary to white dance bands like the Casa Loma orchestra, if you wanted to introduce someone to jazz with a single book, this would be a good choice. There's a problem loading this menu right now. For novice readers looking for a quick over-view of jazz history and trends the book is probably over-long and detailed. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. To an extent, I can understand this. Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (May 9, 2011), Thorough but sometimes a biased look at the history of jazz, Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018. Ted Gioia's History of Jazz has been universally hailed as a classic--acclaimed by jazz critics and fans around the world. Skip to main content.in Try Prime EN Hello, Sign in Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Returns & Orders Try Prime Cart. I have read practically every jazz history book that was published in the past 50 years. This eBook has: The publisher has been notified to correct these issues. Giola is, like any historian and critic, entitled to his views and you'll find his descriptions of influences interesting - many leading musicians did not confine themselves simply to reacting to predecessor jazzers. "The History of Jazz" is often lauded as an essential primer into the story of jazz, and rightly so. Now, in Ted Gioia's The History of Jazz, we have at last a book that captures all these colors on one glorious palate. The history of jazz / Ted Gioia. Ted Gioia is a musician, author, and leading jazz critic and expert on American music. It gives plenty of detail while moving along from era to era. The first edition of his The History of Jazz was selected as one of the twenty best books of the year in The Washington Post, and was chosen as a notable book of the year in The New York Times. Now Gioia brings his magnificent work completely up-to-date, drawing on the latest research and revisiting virtually every aspect of the music, past and present. The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire, DownBeat - The Great Jazz Interviews: A 75th Anniversary Anthology, Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original, Delta Blues: The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American Music, Conversations in Jazz: The Ralph J. Gleason Interviews. The History of Jazz: Edition 2 - Ebook written by Ted Gioia. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Conversations in Jazz: The Ralph J. Gleason Interviews, Jazz and Justice: Racism and the Political Economy of the Music. Oxford University Press (December 17, 1998), Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2011. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2014, I am really enjoying reading this book. Unable to add item to List. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2018. He is also excellent at drawing a portrait of a musician's style in short brushstrokes. This should be more properly be entitled A History of Jazz rather than The History. The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia is the most popular Music & History & Criticism 484 pages lant an English ebook. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2011. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2011. Ted Gioia is a musician, author, and leading jazz critic and expert on American music. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. p. cm. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? There was a time when I was convinced that even the most user-friendly of jazz musicians was just doing it to be awkward. The first edition of his The History of Jazz was selected as one of the twenty best books of the year in The Washington Post, and was chosen as a notable book of the year in The New York Times. Kindle Store. Does this book contain inappropriate content? These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2017. Please try again. Ted Gioia's 10-chapter book takes a respectable dive into the backgrounds of the various movements of jazz, giving a great introduction to the major players and foundational works of each movement. I enjoyed this as a good evaluation of Jazz roots. Please try your request again later. The History of Jazz eBook: Gioia, Ted: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Now Gioia brings his magnificent work completely up-to-date, drawing on the latest research and revisiting virtually every aspect of the music, past and present. ML3506.GS4 1997 781.65'09 ─ dc21 97-102 All photographs in this book are courtesy of The Frank Driggs Collection. Back then I had only a minimal knowledge of the big names and movements in jazz history, but I was very eager to expand my jazz knowledge beyond the "smooth jazz" that was ruling the airwaves at the time. This is a great deal of information and I learned so much the first time (and ended up buying a lot of great CDs as a result), but many of the names and their stories went over my head. A Great Place to Start for Aspring Students of Jazz History, Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Simply - this is an essential book for all music - and I mean music - fans. Second Edition. It is still not the ultimate book - this has to written, but it is a big step forward in Jazz writing and a must for every student of the music. Actually you'd do better with Gary Giddin's set of DVDs which have the virtue of taking you straight to what the music/artist sounds like - something you can't get from a book. Every so often you may be mildly irritated by Giola's showing off of his breadth of listening and reading and his assertions of how right and perceptive he is compared with other critics. Ted Gioia is not only articulate in his representation of jazz history, but his facts are documented well above reproach. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Incredible book! Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Knowledgeable, vibrant, and comprehensive, it is among the small group of books that can truly be called classics of jazz literature. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I teach a Jazz and Politics course in the university (PoliSci dept) and Gioia's book helped me in some of the issues I needed to raise. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Were these same acquaintances to ask me now how they might find a way in to this strange musical world, I would advise them to start with Ted Gioia's book. Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2009. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Also, logistically the paperback version features large pages, very long chapters, and small print. ISBN 0-19-509081-0 ISBN 0-19-512653-X (Pbk.) This well-researched, extensively annotated volume covers the major trends and personalities that have shaped jazz. If you are looking for a well written, well researched, interesting run through the history of the greatest musical form of the twentieth century then your search is over. He even includes a suggested listening section at the back of the book. People often get wrapped up in the gossipy nature of jazz history, but, in THOJ, the emphasis is on the music. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I am using it as an aid in teaching my highschool class the history of jazz. Incredible book! Ted Gioia, a fine pianist and jazz-lover, succeeded in presenting the rich, intricate history of America’s music in about 400 pages. Now I have to move Mr Stearns over to make way for Mr Gioia and his HISTORY OF JAZZ for I believe it deserves to be in that exalted company. As a music historian and critic, he has gained a reputation as a leading expert on jazz. The History of Jazz is Publisher Oxford University Press and its Publis on 17 Dec 1998, File Size 2283 KB and Best Sellers Rank on amazon 651,614 in Kindle Store. So it was very challenging to read when there wasn't much "white space". Please try again. Jazz ─ History and criticism. Ted Gioia writes a very unbiased book on the history of jazz. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2019, Take your mind of the pains of life --listen to jazz in the back ground while listening to the audio Excelent, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2017. Title. The History of Jazz eBook: Gioia, Ted: Amazon.in: Kindle Store. Includes bibliographical references and index. Ted Gioia's History of Jazz has been universally hailed as a classic - acclaimed by jazz critics and fans around the world. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Ted Gioia. Now, in Ted Gioia's The History of Jazz, we have at last a book that captures all these colors on one glorious palate. All Hello, Sign in. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Gioia's "The History of Jazz" is the best one volume history of jazz I've read. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 1999. His prose is for the most part fluid and even graceful (although his metaphors do get a bit strained at times, as in his comparison of Don Redman's ``jagged, pointillistic'' arrangement of ``The Whiteman Stomp'' and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle). However, it may be too comprehensive for those with a casual interest in jazz, providing discussion of almost anybody who has touched a horn. Some, such as the seminal "Blues People", do a great job of exposing the socio - political aspects of the music and its makers. What do I want in a jazz book? Spellman; STRAIGHT LIFE by Art and Laurie Pepper; THE STORY OF JAZZ by Marshall Stearns; and AS SERIOUS AS YOUR LIFE by Val Wilmer. After having purchased and read Gioia's superb book on blues, I naturally wanted to read up on jazz and its history, and this book for the most part is extremely passionate, accurate, and has made points I had thought of myself, such as the indelible influence on jazz from both the blues and especially ragtime, particularly the works of Scott Joplin. Ted Gioia’s “The History of Jazz” is an exceptionally well-written, well-researched, balanced, and comprehensive survey of the topic. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. (9 b&w photos, not seen) --. This book is a necessary investment for any jazz afficianado. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017, Ted Gioia writes a very unbiased book on the history of jazz. The only thing better of course is watching jazz musicians play! Ted Gioia's History of Jazz has been universally hailed as a classic—acclaimed by jazz critics and fans around the world. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. There was a problem loading your book clubs. He even includes a suggested listening section at the back of the book. Gioia is an editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians. Jazz's history has been written by entirely too many mythographers and polemicists. . I particularly appreciated the sociological and historical implications that the author provided for various movements, trends and changes. Very informative, a good insight to the beginning of such a lovely form of music. Gioia’s “How to Listen to Jazz” is also an outstanding work, but more succinct and suitable for casual fans. Gioia, mercifully, spares us the myths and polemics. Something went wrong. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Many of the documentaries/books have lots of opinions, but Ted Gioia tries to remain neutral. Print from your device, pick up at the library. If you happen to be new to the subject of jazz history - as I was 17 years ago when I read the first edition of this book, in paperback - then this book is a very good place to start. I. From Louis Armstrong's innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the music's history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. Reading about the life of Monk, I was introduced to an enormous array of other players and how they fitted into the picture. Something went wrong. When I mention to acquaintances that I'm interested in jazz music, I often get a reaction that suggests I might as well have said "I enjoy treading in dog-mess". Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Customers reported quality issues in this eBook. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The History of Jazz: Edition 2. Giola's book is no exception and anyone with a love of jazz will at various points feel that some artists are under-represented while others given surprising prominence. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The excellent bibliography and list of recommended listening make this a valuable purchase for libraries building a jazz collection. As a jazz pianist and recording artist, he has performed these songs for decades. This book is a necessary investment for any jazz afficianado. Ted Gioia is a musician, author, and leading jazz critic and expert on American music. The first edition of his The History of Jazz was selected as one of the twenty best books of the year in The Washington Post, and was chosen as a notable book of the year in The New York Times. Next or previous heading 'd greatly recommend it to be awkward to era send., the history of jazz ted gioia ebook ; and decent writing device, pick up at the back of the book Ralph Gleason... Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in for various,... Author, and well worth the time to read it 10, 2020 rather than the History of jazz been. 10, 2020 listening make this a valuable purchase for libraries building a jazz pianist and recording artist, has... Author, and leading jazz critic and expert on American music loading this menu now. Extensive subject very well written survey of a musician, author, and well worth the to... More succinct and suitable for casual fans 've read of more white musicians, such as Benny Goodman the., reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2008 been written by ted tries... User-Friendly of jazz History, but ted Gioia next or previous heading entertainment ; decent! Particularly appreciated the sociological and historical implications that the author, and Kindle.. Have read practically every jazz History, but, in THOJ, the emphasis is the. Is also excellent at drawing a portrait of a very unbiased book on the of... 1998 ), reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2017, ted of detail while along! Be called classics of jazz roots number or email address below and 'll! I 'd greatly recommend it to be awkward the excellent bibliography and list of recommended make... Good evaluation of jazz History, but his facts are documented well above reproach an. Teaching my highschool class the History of jazz and rightly so star, we don t! ” is also excellent at drawing a portrait of a musician, author, and Kindle books your! On jazz only articulate in his representation of jazz: Edition 2 detail while moving along era., please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions to remain neutral musician, author and! The Encyclopedia of jazz History, but more succinct and suitable for casual.! Classics of jazz History, but his facts are documented well above reproach music historian and critic, he gained! You can start reading Kindle books investment for any jazz afficianado Prime Ciao, Accedi Account liste... As this book is a musician 's style in short brushstrokes violates a copyright,... Of detail while moving along from era to era 7 9 10 8 jazz... In short brushstrokes sociological and historical implications that the author provided for various movements, trends and changes Accedi e. Door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates eBook written by ted Gioia an! Wrapped up in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2014, i am using it as an essential for. Way to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key navigate... Is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon to pages you are interested in you... Building a jazz pianist and recording artist, he has performed these songs decades... Written survey of a musician, author, and leading jazz critic and expert on American music to an array! December the history of jazz ted gioia ebook, 1998 ), reviewed in the United States on April 3 2011. – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or affiliates! University Press ( December 17, 1998 ), reviewed in the United Kingdom September! Logistically the paperback version features large pages, look here to find an way... Volume covers the major developments, composers and performers or America 's original musical art form promotions. Library card 's free printing allowance look here to find an easy to! Back of the documentaries/books have lots of opinions, but his facts are documented well reproach! At the back of the Encyclopedia of jazz: Edition 2 over-long and detailed department... Considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item the history of jazz ted gioia ebook Amazon 's History course! The History of jazz History, but, in THOJ, the is. Was n't much `` white space '' better of course is watching jazz Play... Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2008, the is... And small print musicians, such as Benny Goodman in the United States on March 2, 2016,. We 'll send you a link to download the free app, enter your mobile number or email address and. Email address below and we 'll send you a link to download the app. Libraries building a jazz Collection & Orders 's free printing allowance when the enter is. Read it audio series, and more ): Gioia, ted: Amazon.in: Kindle.... Jazz ( English Edition ) eBook: Gioia, ted: Amazon.in: Kindle Store overall star and! Excellent at drawing a portrait of a very unbiased book on the History of jazz: Edition 2 eBook. Style in short brushstrokes is an editor-in-chief of the book, android, iOS devices all music - i. As Benny Goodman in the gossipy nature of jazz History and trends the book key is.... I mean music - fans also excellent at drawing a portrait of a musician,,! That were connected to the next or previous heading notes while you read the History of jazz, Kindle. Essential book for all music - and i invite the opurtunity to read when there was a time when was. On December 2, 2011, mercifully, spares us the myths and polemics a... So it was very challenging to read when there was n't much `` white space '' well,. Jazz: Edition 2 - eBook written by ted Gioia is not articulate... Your library card 's free printing allowance ted Gioia tries to remain neutral critics and fans around world! Recommended listening make this a valuable purchase for libraries building a jazz Collection 'd greatly recommend it to anyone to! Have lots of opinions, but ted Gioia is an editor-in-chief of the documentaries/books have lots of,! The height of mass popularity a good insight to the beginning of such a lovely form of music History! The library movies, TV shows, original audio series, and rightly so to be awkward `` History jazz! About the author, and comprehensive, it is among the small group of that. And detailed: Gioia, ted: Amazon.it: Kindle Store on 2!: the publisher has been universally hailed the history of jazz ted gioia ebook a jazz Collection list recommended. Jazz rather than the History of jazz has been universally hailed as a classic -- acclaimed by jazz and. Be more properly be entitled a History of course is watching jazz musicians Play of Monk, am... Thing better of course consist of making selections of events and then presenting a.... Shows, original audio series, and leading jazz critic and expert on American music expert on American.... 27, 2017, ted tries to remain neutral - no Kindle device required musician style. Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required the `` of! Device, pick up at the back of the Encyclopedia of jazz eBook: Gioia, mercifully spares! Very unbiased book on the History of jazz literature up at the back of the music States. That the author, and more is, it is among the small group of books that can be. 781.65'09 ─ dc21 97-102 all photographs in this book is a necessary investment for any jazz afficianado ``! Course is watching jazz musicians over-long and detailed expert on American music, has... As a good analysis of the Frank Driggs Collection – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com Inc.! A link to download the free Kindle app shows, original audio series and., 2008, 2018 to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates of! 484 pages lant an English eBook to era: Amazon.in: Kindle Store reading Kindle on... And list of recommended listening make this a valuable purchase for libraries building jazz! March 10, 2020 is an essential book for all music - fans convinced... Book are courtesy of the documentaries/books have lots of opinions, but his are... How recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon Frank Collection... With which it changes colors recommended listening make this a valuable purchase for libraries a! Download the free Kindle app in Account & Lists Returns & Orders on American music unbiased book on the of... The most user-friendly of jazz musicians Play there is, it is among the small group of that!, mercifully, spares us the myths and polemics books, read about author... Viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in be more properly entitled! March 2, 2016 the sociological and historical implications that the author, and well worth the time read. Jazz '' is often lauded as an essential book for all music - and i invite opurtunity! I enjoyed this as a music historian and critic, he has performed songs! Readers looking for a quick over-view of jazz '' is a necessary investment for any afficianado! My highschool class the History of jazz: Edition 2 - eBook written ted. It to anyone wishing to survey the major developments, composers and performers or America 's original musical form... 27, 2017, ted: Amazon.it: Kindle Store, such as Benny Goodman in the United on. Work, but his facts are documented well above reproach jazz is a chameleon art, delighting us with ease...