Jazz modernism : from Ellington and Armstrong to Matisse and Joyce / Alfred Appel, Jr.

Author/creator Appel, Alfred
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoNew York : Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 2002.
Description283 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Jazznocracy -- Kings of razz -- Pops art -- Joys for everyone.
Abstract How does the jazz of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, and Charlie Parker fit into the great tradition of modernist art? This book provides an analysis of jazz music and its relationship to the arts in general between 1920 and 1950.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2002066132
ISBN0394533933 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3506 .A66 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold