Author : Herman Leonard
Publisher : Scala Arts Publishers Incorporated
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 20,96 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Art
ISBN :
With a camera as his backstage pass, Herman Leonard has photographed the giants of jazz in their golden age, movie stars on set and on their travels to exotic places, the fashion world of Paris in the 1960s, and the inner sanctums of his beloved New Orle
Author : David Fox
Publisher : Field Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,30 MB
Release :
Category : Music
ISBN :
Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of jazz music with "The Jazz Journey." This book is a testament to the enduring power of this genre, a genre that has transcended borders, cultures, and time to leave an indelible mark on the world. Whether you're a seasoned listener or a curious newcomer, "The Jazz Journey" offers an enriching and accessible exploration of the history, culture, and music of jazz. We'll delve into the genre's origins in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, tracing its evolution through the swinging sounds of big bands, the revolutionary spirit of bebop, and the boundary-pushing explorations of modern jazz. Through captivating stories, insightful analysis, and practical tips, this book aims to deepen your appreciation for jazz, providing a framework for understanding its complex nuances and its profound impact on the world. Prepare to encounter legendary figures like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane, whose lives and music continue to resonate with an enduring power. But this book is more than just a historical account. It's a guide to the essential elements of jazz, from its rhythmic pulse and harmonic language to the art of improvisation and the captivating interplay of musicians within an ensemble. We'll explore the unique instruments that define jazz, uncovering the distinctive voices of the saxophone, the trumpet, the piano, and the drums. Throughout your journey, you'll discover how jazz has mirrored and shaped society, reflecting the African American experience, fueling social movements, and inspiring artistic expression across cultures. Prepare to be captivated by the enduring spirit of jazz and to develop your own deep appreciation for this truly unique and captivating art form.
Author : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 38,62 MB
Release : 2007-02-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1416549919
New York Times bestselling author and living legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares how the power of the Harlem Renaissance led him to become the man he is today—basketball superstar, jazz enthusiast, historian, and Black American icon. In On the Shoulders of Giants, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar invites us on an extraordinarily personal journey back to his birthplace of Harlem through one of the greatest political, cultural, literary, and artistic movements in history. He reveals the tremendous impact the Harlem Renaissance had on both American culture and his own life. Travel deep into the soul of the Renaissance—the night clubs, restaurants, basketball games, and fabulous parties that have made footprints in Harlem’s history. Meet the athletes, jazz musicians, comedians, actors, politicians, entrepreneurs, and writers who not only inspired Kareem’s rise to greatness but an entire nation.
Author : Carole Boston Weatherford
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,76 MB
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 125082270X
Before John Was a Jazz Giant is a 2009 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book.
Author : K. Heather Pinson
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 47,89 MB
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1604734957
Typically, a photograph of a jazz musician has several formal prerequisites: black-and-white film, an urban setting in the mid-twentieth century, and a black man standing, playing, or sitting next to his instrument. That's the jazz archetype that photography created. Author K. Heather Pinson discovers how such a steadfast script developed visually and what this convention meant for the music. Album covers, magazines, books, documentaries, art photographs, posters, and various other visual extensions of popular culture formed the commonly held image of the jazz player. Through assimilation, there emerged a generalized composite of how mainstream jazz looked and sounded. Pinson evaluates representations of jazz musicians from 1945 to 1959, concentrating on the seminal role played by Herman Leonard (b. 1923). Leonard's photographic depictions of African American jazz musicians in New York not only created a visual template of a black musician of the 1950s, but also became the standard configuration of the music's neoclassical sound today. To discover how the image of the musician affected mainstream jazz, Pinson examines readings from critics, musicians, and educators, as well as interviews, musical scores, recordings, transcriptions, liner notes, and oral narratives.
Author : Horace Tapscott
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,4 MB
Release : 2001-02-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 0822383187
Despite his importance and influence, jazz musician, educator, and community leader Horace Tapscott remains relatively unknown to most Americans. In Songs of the Unsung Tapscott shares his life story, recalling his childhood in Houston, moving with his family to Los Angeles in 1943, learning music, and his early professional career. He describes forming the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra in 1961 and later the Union of God's Musicians and Artists Ascension to preserve African American music and serve the community. Tapscott also recounts his interactions with the Black Panthers and law enforcement, the Watts riots, his work in Hollywood movie studios, and stories about his famous musician-activist friends. Songs of the Unsung is the captivating story of one of America’s most unassuming heroes as well as the story of L.A.'s cultural and political evolution over the last half of the twentieth century.
Author : Joshua Berrett
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 41,54 MB
Release : 2001-12-18
Category : Music
ISBN : 1461673283
NOW IN PAPERBACK! J.J. Johnson, known as the spiritual father of modern trombone, has been a notable figure in the history of jazz. His career has embodied virtually every innovation and development in jazz over the past half-century. In this first comprehensive biography, filmography, catalog of compositions, and discography, the authors explore Johnson's childhood and early education, document his first compositions, and examine his classical roots, thereby creating a unique and powerful illustration of the composer's technical and stylistic development. New in the paperback edition is an Epilogue containing vital information about Johnson's suicide as well as an Index of Discography Titles.
Author : Michael Borshuk
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 24,32 MB
Release : 2023-11-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1009420178
This book offers an entry point for understanding the comprehensive way this uniquely American artistic form has influenced literature, art, film, and other art forms, while also providing a cultural space for political commentary or social critique.
Author : James E. Elfers
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 24,65 MB
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780803267480
During the winter of 1913 and the spring of 1914 the New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox took a trip around the world. Organized by crusty John McGraw of the Giants and the White Sox's Charles Comiskey, it was a trip of epic proportions-a tour to end all tours recreated here in all its monumental sweep and comical detail. This book follows the two teams, whose members include Christy Mathewson, Jim Thorpe, and half a dozen other future Hall-of-Famers, as they barnstorm across the United States and sail the seas to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, finishing with a game before twenty thousand fans and King George V. Along the way, baseball's envoys meet such dignitaries as Pope Pius X, tea magnate Thomas Lipton, and the last khedive of Egypt. They play the tables of Monaco, survive a near-shipwreck, and cram a lifetime's worth of adventures into six months. Their story, told here for the first time, gives readers a glimpse into baseball history and the innocence and spirit of a long-gone era. James E. Elfers is a library analyst at the University of Delaware.
Author : Andy Summers
Publisher : Taschen America Llc
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 37,17 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Music
ISBN : 9783822813058
In the early 1980s, The Police went on tour accompanied by a photographer who documented the band behind the scenes in a series of candid and striking black and white photos. This talented photographer also happened to be the bands guitarist, Andy Summers. Containing more than 600 photos and filled with diary-style entries, ""Ill Be Watching You"" is a sumptuous volume beating with musical energy, nostalgia, and atmospheric beauty. Taschen
