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Studies on jazz learning typically focus on one of two methods: institutional education or the kinds of informal mentoring relationships long associated with the tradition. Ken Prouty argues that this distinction works against a common identity for audiences and communities.

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Bringing together early jazz scholarship, archival materials, and Twitter feeds, this engaging book generates important new discussions about jazz education and advocacy in a historical and contemporary context." - David Borgo, professor of music at University of California San Diego

Learning Jazz Jazz Education History and Public

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      Publisher: MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi
      Publication Date: 12/15/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781496847904, 978-1496847904
      ISBN10: 1496847903
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      Music reviews and criticism Theory of music and musicology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Studies on jazz learning typically focus on one of two methods: institutional education or the kinds of informal mentoring relationships long associated with the tradition. Ken Prouty argues that this distinction works against a common identity for audiences and communities.

      Trade Review
      Bringing together early jazz scholarship, archival materials, and Twitter feeds, this engaging book generates important new discussions about jazz education and advocacy in a historical and contemporary context." - David Borgo, professor of music at University of California San Diego

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