Listening to Jazz

Listening to Jazz offers the most engaging introduction to the rich history and culture of jazz. Featuring coverage of all standard periods and genres—including a solid focus on contemporary jazz and ample coverage of Latin musicians and women in jazz—this text helps students understand how jazz evolved and how its various styles intersect and blend. Through in-depth listening guides and a narrative that addresses both social history and performance practice, students learn how to listen to and appreciate jazz in all its many forms.