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  • Written by: Ted Gioia
  • Narrated by: Peter Ganim
  • Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)

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Written by: Ted Gioia
Narrated by: Peter Ganim
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A "radiantly accomplished" music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz (Wall Street Journal).

In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today's leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong's innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the music's history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, How to Listen to Jazz is a must-listen for anyone who's ever wanted to understand and better appreciate America's greatest contribution to music.
©2017 Ted Gioia (P)2017 Hachette Audio
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"A radiantly accomplished writer.... Gioia conveys his passion for the music with vivid description and shrewd judgements." ( Wall Street Journal)

"Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees." (Economist)

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book especially the last chapter on today's music scene. It would have been so much better with attached music files rather than references to find and listen to.

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How to Listen to Jazz is a delight

I truly enjoyed the flow, the stories, the suggestions.
I am almost 60 years old. For the first time, I got to understand why I love jazz so much...
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