How to Listen to Jazz Audiobook (Free)

An acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of hearing jazz In How exactly to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a exciting introduction to one of America’s leading artwork forms. He tells us what things to listen for in a overall performance and includes a instruction to today’s leading jazz music artists. From Louis Armstrong’s innovative seems to the jazz-rock fusion of Kilometers Davis, Gioia covers the music’s history and reveals the inspiration of improvisation. A genuine love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, How to Listen to Jazz is definitely a must-read for anybody who’s ever wanted to understand and better enjoy America’s greatest contribution to music. ‘Mr. Gioia cannot have done a better job. Through him, jazz may discover new devotees.’ -Economist