Jazz Origins: Work Songs, Ragtime, and Blues

By: Dutertre, Lily

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Jazz is arguably the only true American art form, and its history is long and winding. In this book, we look at the origins of jazz music, from its roots in slave songs to the development of ragtime to the blues.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1241884102
• ISBN13: 9781241884109
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.7"