Bibliograph

Giant steps, bebop and the creators of modern jazz 1945-65, Kenny Mathieson

Type

Label

Giant steps, bebop and the creators of modern jazz 1945-65, Kenny Mathieson

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Giant steps

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Kenny Mathieson

Sub title

bebop and the creators of modern jazz 1945-65

Summary

Giant Steps examines the most important figures in the creation of modern jazz, detailing the emergence of bebop through the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Fats Navarro, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. Using this as its starting point, Giant Steps subsequently delves into the developments of jazz composition, modal jazz and free jazz. The music of each of these great masters is examined in detail and will provide both a fine introduction for the large audience newly attracted to the music but unsure of their direction through it, as well as an entertaining and informative read for those with a more substantial background

Target audience

adult

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