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Book SynopsisIncludes a study of the saxophonist Sonny Red, an analysis of a composition by Steve Swallow, a perspective on John Coltrane's compositional approach, and an examination of Miles Davis' classic "Walkin'". This book also includes book reviews and a bibliography of scholarly articles about jazz in non-jazz journals.
Trade ReviewThis issue of the Annual Review contains four studies, of saxophonist Sonny Red, a Steve Swallow composition, John Coltrane's compositional approach, and the Miles Davis tune "Walkin'" and his different recordings of the piece. Book reviews and the third installment of an ongoing bibliography project of jazz articles in nonjazz journals from 2003 to 2004 are provided. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2007 *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 "Wrong Together": Structures, Norms, and Standards Part 3 Nonatonic Pregressions in the Music of John Coltrane Part 4 Miles Davis's Improvised Solos in Recordings of "Walkin' "; 1954-67 Part 5 Bluesville: The Journey of Sonny Red Part 6 BOOK REVIEWS Part 7 Making Jazz French: Music and Modern Life in Interwar Paris, by Jeffrey H. Jackson;Harlem in Montmartre: A Paris Jazz Story between the Great Wars, by William A. Shack Part 8 The Uncrowned King of Swing: Fletcher Henderson and Big Band Jazz, by Jeffrey Magee Part 9 footprints:The Life and Work of Wayne Shorter, by Michelle Mercer Part 10 Freedom Is, Freedom Ain't: Jazz and the Making of the Sixties, by Scott Saul Part 11 Bibliography of Jazz Articles in Nonjazz Journals (2003-2004) Part 12 Books Received at the Institute of Jazz Studies Part 13 About the Editors Part 14 About the Contributors Part 15 About the Institute of Jazz Studies
