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The NPR Curious Listener's Guide To Jazz

A concise history of jazz The noteworthy composers and musicians, from Jelly Roll Morton and Thelonious Monk to Miles Davis and Charles Mingus Major performers from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald to Nat King Cole and Duke Ellington Classic songs and compositions The most influential recordings of all time A complete guide to jazz terminology and lingo Valuable resources for the Curious Listener

Series: NPR Curious Listener's Guide To...

Paperback: 304 pages

Publisher: Perigee Trade; 1 edition (August 6, 2002)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 039952794X

ASIN: B0091X7M6C

Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 7.9 inches

Shipping Weight: 8 ounces

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