Jazz For Dummies, 2nd edition (Dummies)

Includes a list of more than 100 recordings for your jazz collection The fun and easy way to explore the world of jazz Jazz is America's greatest music, but with over a century's worth of styles and artists, where do you begin? Relax! This hep cat's guide delivers the scoop on the masters and their music -- from Duke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis. It's just what you need to tune in to the history and musical structure of jazz and become a more savvy listener. Discover how to Understand the traits and roots of jazz Tune in to jazz styles, from big band to bebop Listen to great jazz artists Catch a live jazz performance Succeed in a jazz ensemble Praise for Jazz For Dummies "Now you can finally know about one of . . . America's greatest contributions to world culture." --Jon Faddis, jazz trumpeter "Fun to read. . . . An important stepping stone to understanding this complex and profound music." --James Moody, jazz saxophonist "Dirk Sutro is madly in love with jazz and . . . he knows what he's talking about." --"Chubby" Jackson, jazz bassist Jazz for Dummies, 2nd Edition 3 About the Author 5 Author’s Acknowledgments 5 Contents at a Glance 7 Table of Contents 9 Introduction 19 About This Book 19 Conventions Used in This Book 20 What You’re Not to Read 21 Foolish Assumptions 21 How This Book Is Organized 21 Icons Used in This Book 23 Where to Go from Here 23 Part I: All That Jazz: A Tour of the Basics 25 Chapter 1: In the Beginning: Entering the World of Jazz 27 Delving into Jazz’s Characteristics and Roots 27 Getting the Lowdown on Jazz Theory 29 Familiarizing Yourself with the Instruments of Jazz 29 Meeting Jazz Greats throughout History 30 Becoming a Fan 31 Playing Your Heart Out 32 Chapter 2: Altered Ears: Understanding the Traits and Roots of Jazz 33 Defining Jazz: The Swingin’ Thing 34 Back in the Golden Days: Digging the Roots of Jazz 38 The Real Deal: Appreciating Genuine Jazz 42 New Edition: Updating the Jazz Tradition 46 Chapter 3: The Scheme of Things: Elements of Jazz Theory 49 Playing in Bars: Basic Song Structures 49 Moving with the Music: Swing, Syncopation, and Polyrhythms 54 Just Wingin’ It: Methods of Improv 59 Chapter 4: Tools of the Trade: The Instruments of Jazz 65 Blow Out: Brass and Reeds 65 Strumming Along: Strings 75 Pound Away: Percussion 79 Tickling the Ebonies and Ivories: Keyboards 84 Part II: Jazz Greats and Great Jazz: An Evolutionary Riff 87 Chapter 5: The Birth of an American Music: Jazz into the 1920s 89 Blending the Ingredients of Jazz in New Orleans 89 We Were Here First: Jazz’s Earliest Musicians 91 Ragging the Rhythm: The Influence of Ragtime 94 It’s a New Record: The Original Dixieland Jazz Band 98 Migrating North: Chicago as the New Center of Jazz 99 Going Sweet with a Touch of Hot: Early White Jazz Musicians 107 Chapter 6: The Golden Era of Big Band Swing: The 1930s and Beyond 111 In with a Bang: Big Band Beginnings 112 Traveling the Highway: Midwest Territory Bands 118 Coronating Duke Ellington 119 Crowning a Count and a King of Swing 121 Coming on Strong: Other Important Big Bands 125 The Rise of the Soloist: Instrumentalists and Vocalists 126 Chapter 7: Bebop to Cool: The 1940s and 1950s 133 Taking Note of Bebop’s Beginnings 134 Surveying Influential Bebop Musicians 137 Combining Bebop and Big Bands 147 Branching Off Bebop into Hard Bop and Cool Jazz 148 Chapter 8: A Radical Departure: The 1960s and 1970s 161 The Future Is Now: Avant Garde Jazz 161 Letting Loose: Free Jazz 165 Music with a Message: 1960s Jazz as Social Expression 177 Plug In: Electric and Eclectic Fusions 178 Chapter 9: The Perfect Hybrid: Latin Jazz 183 A Sound of Many Origins: Defining Latin Jazz 183 Making Their Mark: Early Latin Influences on Jazz 184 Meet the Cuboppers: Latin Jazz in the 1940s 185 The Beat Goes On: Latin Jazz Flowering in the 1950s 189 The Good Life: The Bossa 1960s 192 Let’s Get Funky: The Spicy 1970s 195 Latin Jazz: The New Generation 196 Chapter 10: Looking Ahead: The Present and Future of Jazz 201 Current Artists Keeping Jazz Traditions 202 Jazz Fusing with Classical Music 206 Considering Contemporary Jazz 209 Jazz on the Edge and into the Future 211 Living Jazz Masters 213 Part III: The Beat Goes On: Jazz Appreciation 101 215 Chapter 11: Mass Appeal: Taking Note of Jazz in Popular Culture 217 On the Silver Screen: Jazz on Film 217 I Like Your Style: Jazz and Fashion 224 In Good Taste: Jazz in Art and Literature 226 Are You Hep to the Jive? Jazz Jargon 228 Making the Sale: Jazz in Advertising 230 Chapter 12: Good Times: Jazzing Up Any Dinner Party 231 Setting the Stage with Jazzy Décor 231 Cueing Up Terrific Tunes 233 Keeping the Conversation Flowing with Jazz Talk 238 Sending Your Guests Home with Fun Party Favors 243 Chapter 13: Lovin’ It Live: A Jazz Concert Survival Guide 245 Do Your Homework: Researching Different Artists 246 A Room with a View (and Good Sound): Assessing Venues 250 Have a Seat: Scoring Great Tickets Creatively 253 Behave Yourself: A Concert Etiquette Primer 254 Live and Global: Great Jazz Venues around the World 257 Chapter 14: Traveling Jazz: Your Ticket to the Best Festivals 259 Starting with the Newport Jazz Festival 260 Touring Some American Festivals 261 Foreign Affairs: Jazz Festing Abroad 264 Checking Out Traditional Jazz Festivals 267 Planning a Trip to a Festival 269 Part IV: I Like the Way You Play: The Jazz Musician 271 Chapter 15: Feeding the Jazz Jones: Advice for Aspiring Players 273 Sparking an Interest in Music 274 Selecting the Right Instrument 276 Making the Most of Lessons 278 Pursuing Music in College 281 Chapter 16: So You Wanna Be in a Band: Fitting into a Jazz Ensemble 287 Joining an Established Group 288 Building a Band from the Ground Up 289 Publicizing Your Band and Landing Gigs 299 Preparing Yourself and Your Band to Perform 305 Taking (and Polishing) Your Show on the Road 306 Chapter 17: Digital Jazz: Making Music in High-Tech Times 309 The First Recording Masterminds 309 Tapping into Today’s Technology to Create and Sell Jazz 313 Part V: The Part of Tens 319 Chapter 18: Ten Great Cities for Jazz 321 Austin 321 Chicago 322 Kansas City 323 Los Angeles 325 Miami 326 New Orleans 327 New York City 328 Philadelphia 330 San Diego 331 San Francisco Bay Area 333 Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Building and Enjoying a Jazz Collection 335 Tell Your Own Story with Jazz 335 Listen to Jazz in Any Medium 336 Put Together a Good Sound System 338 Go Mobile 340 Use Quality Headphones 340 Create a Music Space 341 Discover New Finds from Other Jazz Fans 341 Do Some Research for Jazz Gems 342 Edit and Upgrade Your Collection with Care 343 Protect Your Stuff 343 Part VI: Appendixes 345 Appendix A: More Than 100 Recommended Jazz Titles 347 Early Jazz and New Orleans Jazz 347 Swing and Big Band 348 Bebop and Hard Bop 349 Cool Jazz 350 Singers 350 Avant Garde Jazz and Free Jazz 351 Electric Jazz 351 Latin Jazz 352 Jazz from the ’80s and ’90s 352 Appendix B: Trustworthy Jazz Labels 353 Black Saint 353 Blue Note Records 354 Bluebird Jazz 354 Concord Music Group 355 Proper Music 355 Rhino Records 356 Sony Music USA 356 Telarc International 356 Ubiquity Records 357 Verve Music Group 357 Appendix C: Resources for Further Jazz Enlightenment 359 Books 359 Magazines 363 Web Sites 363 Television and Movies 364 Index 369

includes A List Of More Than 100 Recordings For Your Jazz Collection

the Fun And Easy Way To Explore The World Of Jazz

jazz Is America's Greatest Music, But With Over A Century's Worth Of Styles And Artists, Where Do You Begin? Relax! This Hep Cat's Guide Delivers The Scoop On The Masters And Their Music — From Duke Ellington To Charlie Parker To Wynton Marsalis. It's Just What You Need To Tune In To The History And Musical Structure Of Jazz And Become A More Savvy Listener.

discover How To

• understand The Traits And Roots Of Jazz

• tune In To Jazz Styles, From Big Band To Bebop

• listen To Great Jazz Artists

• catch A Live Jazz Performance

• succeed In A Jazz Ensemble

praise For jazz For Dummies

now You Can Finally Know About One Of . . . America's Greatest Contributions To World Culture.

—jon Faddis, Jazz Trumpeter

fun To Read. . . . An Important Stepping Stone To Understanding This Complex And Profound Music.

—james Moody, Jazz Saxophonist

dirk Sutro Is Madly In Love With Jazz And . . . He Knows What He's Talking About.

—chubby Jackson, Jazz Bassist

For people who want to explore the riches of jazz, this is the perfect guide. In response to customer requests, the author has revised the book to include more information on the musical structure of jazz and to let jazz-playing enthusiasts into the world of the jazz player