Megill, David W. creator Tanner, Paul 1917- text bibliography wiu Madison, Wis Brown & Benchmark c1995 1995 monographic eng

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xii, 397 p.: ill.; 23 cm. Contents: Introduction -- Early influences, prejazz, early jazz -- Early new Orleans Dixieland to swing -- Bop to the present -- An Overview of theoretical concerns -- An Art form in its infancy -- Extemporized ensembles -- Ensemble compostion -- The Engine of popularity -- The Developing mainstream -- Notation and improvisation- a question of balance -- Classical/ jazz distinctions -- Fusion: An art form at risk -- Controversy among stylistic worlds. David W. Megill and Paul O.W. Tanner. Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-378), discography (p. 379-381), and index. n-us--- Jazz History and criticism ML3506.M4 781.65/09 0697125718 (pbk.) 93070830 DLC 930323 20210414114029.0 3944968