The Real Jazz

By Hugues Panassié and Hugues Panassi-E

Book Overview

""The Real Jazz"" by Hugues Panassie is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and evolution of jazz music. The author, a renowned jazz critic and historian, provides a detailed account of the origins of jazz, tracing its roots back to Africa and the slave trade. He then goes on to explore the different styles and genres of jazz, from Dixieland and swing to bebop and beyond.Throughout the book, Panassie provides insightful analysis and commentary on the music, its performers, and its cultural significance. He discusses the role of jazz in American society and its influence on other musical genres around the world. He also profiles some of the most important jazz musicians of all time, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Charlie Parker.""The Real Jazz"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of jazz and its impact on popular culture. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this book offers a fascinating look at one of the most important and influential forms of music in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419150286
• ISBN13: 9781419150289
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"