Places jazz periods in a broader historic context, helping non-musicians and musicians alike to establish a context for the music that relates it to other disciplines and life in America. (See primarily chapters 4 – 16.)
In-depth coverage of jazz's relationship to African heritage in chapters 1, 2 and (particularly) 4.
Features comprehensive coverage of the influences of Afro-Caribbean and Latin music on jazz, in one comprehensive chapter (16) that provides a chronological picture of the evolution of American influenced music.
The relationship between jazz and classical music is described in a supplementary chapter included on the CD-ROM. This material may be useful for students such as music majors who are not majoring in jazz.
A student CD-ROM rich in musical examples clarifies terms and concepts and introduces instruments and performance practices, drawing students into a more satisfactory listening experience. The CD-ROM contains numerous examples and is correlated closely with readings and examples in the text. It is packaged free with copies of the book purchased from McGraw-Hill, or available for separate order and purchase.
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