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A blend of musical history and criticism, this study of jazz includes chapters on King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman. In addition to an expanded essay on Count Basie, this edition includes pieces on Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans and the World Saxophone Quartet.

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'Jazz as a music provides writers with a deep well as a subject matter. Add this book to the collection if you missed it the first time round, it is among the best.' Claudia Caprez, Weekly Journal
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The Jazz Tradition Second Revised Edition

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 7/22/1993 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780195078169, 978-0195078169
      ISBN10: 0195078160
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A blend of musical history and criticism, this study of jazz includes chapters on King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman. In addition to an expanded essay on Count Basie, this edition includes pieces on Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans and the World Saxophone Quartet.

      Trade Review
      'Jazz as a music provides writers with a deep well as a subject matter. Add this book to the collection if you missed it the first time round, it is among the best.' Claudia Caprez, Weekly Journal
      'it is never less than stimulating' Brian Glasser, Q

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