Latin jazz : the first of the fusions, 1880s to today / John Storm Roberts.
| Author/creator | Roberts, John Storm |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Schirmer Books, ©1999. |
| Description | xiv, 306 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Much more than Morton: the first Latin tinge -- Tango land: the 1910s-1920s -- Rumbatism: the 1930s -- Swing shift: the 1940s -- Mambo comes to Cubop City: the 1950s -- Everything's coming up bossa: the 1960s, part 1 -- Come out smokin' ...: the 1960s, part 2 -- Got that funky, funky feelin': the 1970s -- But it ain't necessarily so ...: the 1980s -- Everything is everything: the 1990s. |
| Abstract | This book tells the full story of the great Latin jazz musicians including Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Astrid Gilberto, Chick Corea, and their lasting impact on American jazz. Richly illustrated with photographs, this book helps explain the phenomenal growth of Latin-influenced popular music. |
| Local note | Little-310237--305131023262S |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 260-280. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-284) and index. |
| LCCN | 98042730 |
| ISBN | 0028646819 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3506 .R63 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |