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Thelonious Monk

The Life and Times of an American Original

de Robin DG Kelley ...

Narrado por Sean Crisden ...

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25 hora 30 minutos

Thelonious Monk is the critically acclaimed, gripping saga of an artist's struggle to "make it" without compromising his musical vision. It is a story that, like its subject, reflects the tidal ebbs and flows of American history in the twentieth century. To his fans, he was the ultimate hipster; to his detractors, he was temperamental, eccentric, taciturn, or childlike. His angular melodies and ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

Thelonious Monk is the critically acclaimed, gripping saga of an artist's struggle to "make it" without compromising his musical vision. It is a story that, like its subject, reflects the tidal ebbs and flows of American history in the twentieth century. To his fans, he was the ultimate hipster; to his detractors, he was temperamental, eccentric, taciturn, or childlike. His angular melodies and
... Leer más
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Jazz

A History of America's Music

de Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns ...

Narrado por LeVar Burton ...

Abreviado

8 hora 59 minutos

A masterpiece that brings to life the fascinating story of the quintessential American music—jazz. Visually stunning, with more than five hundred photographs, this companion volume to the acclaimed ten-part PBS TV series is an exploration of the music that celebrates all Americans at their best.Here are the stories of the extraordinary men and women who made the music: Louis Armstrong, the ... Leer más

$14.95 USD

A masterpiece that brings to life the fascinating story of the quintessential American music—jazz. Visually stunning, with more than five hundred photographs, this companion volume to the acclaimed ten-part PBS TV series is an exploration of the music that celebrates all Americans at their best.Here are the stories of the extraordinary men and women who made the music: Louis Armstrong, the
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A Rare Recording of Jazz Music Icon Duke Ellington

de Duke Ellington ...

Narrado por Duke Ellington ...

Series series A Rare Recording of…
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26 minutos

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 - May 24, 1974), born and raised in Washington, DC, was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra. Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem. Ellington wrote or collaborated on more than one thousand ... Leer más

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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 - May 24, 1974), born and raised in Washington, DC, was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra. Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem. Ellington wrote or collaborated on more than one thousand
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Alan begegnet dem Glück

de Sarwar Al-Suliman, Kristian Lind, Alexander Eisenmann ...

Narrado por Monika Bartl-Juschitz ...

Completo

54 minutos

Alan will sein Glück finden. Er bricht auf zur Glücksinsel, um es zu suchen. Er findet das große Glück. Ein poetisches, philosophisches Märchen, das nachdenklich macht, denn was ist Glück? ... Leer más

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Alan will sein Glück finden. Er bricht auf zur Glücksinsel, um es zu suchen. Er findet das große Glück. Ein poetisches, philosophisches Märchen, das nachdenklich macht, denn was ist Glück?
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Complete-ish History of Jazz, The: A Very Quick Swing Through Time

de Joy Anderson ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

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1 horas 2 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From the smoky clubs of New Orleans to the cutting-edge sounds of today, The Complete-ish History of Jazz takes you on a vibrant, toe-tapping journey through the evolution of one of the most influential musical genres of all time.Tracing jazz from its ragtime roots and the blues-soaked streets of the early 20th century to the bebop revolution, cool ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From the smoky clubs of New Orleans to the cutting-edge sounds of today, The Complete-ish History of Jazz takes you on a vibrant, toe-tapping journey through the evolution of one of the most influential musical genres of all time.Tracing jazz from its ragtime roots and the blues-soaked streets of the early 20th century to the bebop revolution, cool
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Concerto for Cootie

The Life and Times of Cootie Williams

de Steven C. Bowie ...

Narrado por Leon Nixon ...

Completo

13 hora 26 minutos

Jazz legend Cootie Williams left home to start his career as a professional musician at the age of fifteen. In 1940, after eleven years as one of the major soloists with the Duke Ellington orchestra, Williams was lured away to the band of Benny Goodman, one of the most popular bands in the country. At the time, it was a controversial move―it was still taboo for African Americans to share the ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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Jazz legend Cootie Williams left home to start his career as a professional musician at the age of fifteen. In 1940, after eleven years as one of the major soloists with the Duke Ellington orchestra, Williams was lured away to the band of Benny Goodman, one of the most popular bands in the country. At the time, it was a controversial move―it was still taboo for African Americans to share the
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The Master of Drums

Gene Krupa and the Music He Gave the World

de Elizabeth J. Rosenthal ...

Narrado por Samantha Desz ...

Completo

12 hora 33 minutos

From the early 1930s onward, Gene Krupa was a drum-centric rarity in the jazz world. Never before had a drummer been in the forefront as a solo artist. His galvanizing, unrestrained passion for percussion demanded it. Rocking the rafters, Gene thrilled audiences in ballrooms, nightclubs, and movies.Seemingly born jazz-drum crazy in 1909 to a Polish-immigrant working-class family in South Chicago, ... Leer más

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From the early 1930s onward, Gene Krupa was a drum-centric rarity in the jazz world. Never before had a drummer been in the forefront as a solo artist. His galvanizing, unrestrained passion for percussion demanded it. Rocking the rafters, Gene thrilled audiences in ballrooms, nightclubs, and movies.Seemingly born jazz-drum crazy in 1909 to a Polish-immigrant working-class family in South Chicago,
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Being Gerry Mulligan

My Life in Music

de Gerry Mulligan ...

Narrado por Gerry Mulligan, Ken Poston, Robert G Slade ...

Completo

24 hora 46 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Being Gerry Mulligan by Gerry Mulligan. This audiobook is comprised of interview tapes conducted with Gerry Mulligan and his biographer. Introduction and Preface narrated by Robert G Slade.Being Gerry Mulligan: My Life in Music is an intimate chronicle of Gerry Mulligan’s life and career, told in his own words. This personal narrative reveals great insight into the musician’s ... Leer más

$40.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Being Gerry Mulligan by Gerry Mulligan. This audiobook is comprised of interview tapes conducted with Gerry Mulligan and his biographer. Introduction and Preface narrated by Robert G Slade.Being Gerry Mulligan: My Life in Music is an intimate chronicle of Gerry Mulligan’s life and career, told in his own words. This personal narrative reveals great insight into the musician’s
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Marian McPartland’s Jazz World

All In Good Time

de Marian McPartland ...

Narrado por Marian McPartland ...

Completo

7 hora 46 minutos

In this collection of musical portraits, jazz pianist and radio host Marian McPartland pays sparkling tribute to such beloved and legendary figures as Benny Goodman, Bill Evans, Joe Morello, Paul Desmond, Alec Wilder, Mary Lou Williams, and others.In a preface to this new edition, published originally as All in Good Time, McPartland extends her commentary to include details of her long-running ... Leer más

$11.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In this collection of musical portraits, jazz pianist and radio host Marian McPartland pays sparkling tribute to such beloved and legendary figures as Benny Goodman, Bill Evans, Joe Morello, Paul Desmond, Alec Wilder, Mary Lou Williams, and others.In a preface to this new edition, published originally as All in Good Time, McPartland extends her commentary to include details of her long-running
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Improvisation

I musikken, på arbejdet og i livet

de Niels Lan Doky ...

Narrado por Martin Greis-Rosenthal ...

Completo

2 hora 37 minutos

Enhver samtale er en form for jazz. Det foregår på et sprog, som alle forstår. Den ene siger noget, som får den anden til at reagere, som igen får andre til at reagere med nye bidrag til samtalen. Og selvom emnet ligger fast, kan man sagtens ende et andet sted, få en ny åbenbaring og glemme tiden. Det er en kreativ proces, hvor man balancerer viden, initiativ, samarbejde, modstand, provokation – ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Enhver samtale er en form for jazz. Det foregår på et sprog, som alle forstår. Den ene siger noget, som får den anden til at reagere, som igen får andre til at reagere med nye bidrag til samtalen. Og selvom emnet ligger fast, kan man sagtens ende et andet sted, få en ny åbenbaring og glemme tiden. Det er en kreativ proces, hvor man balancerer viden, initiativ, samarbejde, modstand, provokation –
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Time Lines

The Life and Music of Andrew Hill

de Michael J. West ...

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12 hora

Andrew Hill occupies a unique niche in jazz history: Too iconoclastic to be part of the mainstream, he was initially marketed as part of the “second wave” avant-garde in the 1960s, yet he was too structured and anchored in the tradition to fit comfortably there. He often found himself on the periphery of the jazz world, only properly recognized and honored in the late 1990s.Notwithstanding his ... Leer más

$35.00 USD

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Andrew Hill occupies a unique niche in jazz history: Too iconoclastic to be part of the mainstream, he was initially marketed as part of the “second wave” avant-garde in the 1960s, yet he was too structured and anchored in the tradition to fit comfortably there. He often found himself on the periphery of the jazz world, only properly recognized and honored in the late 1990s.Notwithstanding his
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Mahalia Jackson, Moving On Up a Little Higher

The Story of an American Civil Rights Pioneer

de Timothy B. Tyson, Mary D. Williams ...

Narrado por Mary D. Williams ...

Completo

9 hora 10 minutos

A propulsive work that reclaims the "Queen of Gospel" Mahalia Jackson as a major civil rights pioneer.If Americans remember Mahalia Jackson at all, they know her as the greatest gospel singer to ever live. New York Times bestselling author Timothy B. Tyson and acclaimed gospel singer Mary D. Williams, however, bring Jackson back to soaring life by restoring her status as a major civil rights ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

A propulsive work that reclaims the "Queen of Gospel" Mahalia Jackson as a major civil rights pioneer.If Americans remember Mahalia Jackson at all, they know her as the greatest gospel singer to ever live. New York Times bestselling author Timothy B. Tyson and acclaimed gospel singer Mary D. Williams, however, bring Jackson back to soaring life by restoring her status as a major civil rights
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Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section: The Complete Series 1-3

The BBC Radio 4 comedy show

de Alex Horne ...

Narrado por Alex Horne, Full Cast ...

Completo

9 hora 3 minutos

Alex Horne and his special guests bring together stand-up and live music in a free-wheeling and spontaneous combination.Each episode sees Alex, his band and guests explore a different topic. These range from love to technology, the seasons to the body.In this collection of the complete series 1-3 Alex is joined by comedians including David O’Doherty, Isy Suttie, Kevin Eldon, Phill Jupitus, Matt ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Alex Horne and his special guests bring together stand-up and live music in a free-wheeling and spontaneous combination.Each episode sees Alex, his band and guests explore a different topic. These range from love to technology, the seasons to the body.In this collection of the complete series 1-3 Alex is joined by comedians including David O’Doherty, Isy Suttie, Kevin Eldon, Phill Jupitus, Matt
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Restrisiko

de Gerhard Bracht, Gerhard Bracht ...

Narrado por Gerhard Bracht ...

Series Audiolibro 3 - Bracht & Bracht Trilogie
Completo

8 hora 32 minutos

Im letzten Band unserer Trilogie wird der seit 2006 flüchtige Ehemann von Anna Hindemith zum Opfer skrupelloser Waffenhändler. Thomas Hindemith, der versucht hat, sich in der Provence ein neues Leben aufzubauen und sich seitdem Jean-Michel Reinhardt nennt, wird von Lars Biegel, einem ehemaligen Münsteraner Medizinstudenten entführt und in einem unterirdischen Labor bei Saint-Rémy-de Provence einer ... Leer más

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Im letzten Band unserer Trilogie wird der seit 2006 flüchtige Ehemann von Anna Hindemith zum Opfer skrupelloser Waffenhändler. Thomas Hindemith, der versucht hat, sich in der Provence ein neues Leben aufzubauen und sich seitdem Jean-Michel Reinhardt nennt, wird von Lars Biegel, einem ehemaligen Münsteraner Medizinstudenten entführt und in einem unterirdischen Labor bei Saint-Rémy-de Provence einer
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Eine kurze Geschichte von New Orleans: 300 Jahre Jazz, Überschwemmungen und Überleben

de Manfred Hamann ...

Narrado por Manfred Hamann ...

Completo

2 hora 25 minutos

Diese Kulturgeschichte zeigt den Überlebenskampf einer Metropole zwischen tödlichen Fluten und der Erfindung des Jazz. Mach deinen täglichen Weg zur Arbeit zu einer atmosphärischen Zeitreise in ein von Orkanen bedrohtes Mississippi-Delta, in dem Natur und Kultur unablässig aufeinanderprallen.Tauche beim abendlichen Entspannen tief in 300 Jahre voller politischer Umbrüche, rassistischer Spannungen ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Diese Kulturgeschichte zeigt den Überlebenskampf einer Metropole zwischen tödlichen Fluten und der Erfindung des Jazz. Mach deinen täglichen Weg zur Arbeit zu einer atmosphärischen Zeitreise in ein von Orkanen bedrohtes Mississippi-Delta, in dem Natur und Kultur unablässig aufeinanderprallen.Tauche beim abendlichen Entspannen tief in 300 Jahre voller politischer Umbrüche, rassistischer Spannungen
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Power of Sound and The Evolution of Jazz 2-in-1 Bundle, The

How Music Connects Us to Our Inner Selves, A Century of Improvisation and Innovation

de MYLES SHEFTEL, PAUL TANZER, FRANK GIOIA, TED ALKYER ...

Narrado por Alaura Howitzer, Josh Wellington ...

Completo

8 hora 18 minutos

Dive into the mesmerizing world of music, you'll embark on a sonic journey that explores the profound connection between music and the human spirit, delving into the rich history and evolution of jazz over the past century.What to Expect:Harmonic Insights: Uncover the transformative power of sound as you delve into the intricate world of jazz music. From the origins of the genre to its evolution ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Dive into the mesmerizing world of music, you'll embark on a sonic journey that explores the profound connection between music and the human spirit, delving into the rich history and evolution of jazz over the past century.What to Expect:Harmonic Insights: Uncover the transformative power of sound as you delve into the intricate world of jazz music. From the origins of the genre to its evolution
... Leer más
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Sonny Rollins - Extended interview

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

Completo

32 minutos

Jeffrey Brown recently sat down with Sonny Rollins at the Kennedy Center to talk about his life as a saxophonist and composer. In this excerpt of their conversation, Rollins talks about what other jazz greats have meant to him. ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Jeffrey Brown recently sat down with Sonny Rollins at the Kennedy Center to talk about his life as a saxophonist and composer. In this excerpt of their conversation, Rollins talks about what other jazz greats have meant to him.
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Unapologetic Expression

The Inside Story of the UK Jazz Explosion

de André Marmot, André Marmot ...

Narrado por André Marmot, Saffron Coomber, Theo Solomon ...

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11 hora 55 minutos

A CLASH MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A lively, subversive history of the new UK jazz wave, encapsulating its revolutionary spirit and tracing its foundations to birth of the genre itself.'Not solely a book about jazz, or even a nascent cultural shift; it's a record of a pivotal moment in UK history.'BIG ISSUEBy the end of the last century, jazz music was con... ... Leer más

$39.99 USD

A CLASH MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A lively, subversive history of the new UK jazz wave, encapsulating its revolutionary spirit and tracing its foundations to birth of the genre itself.'Not solely a book about jazz, or even a nascent cultural shift; it's a record of a pivotal moment in UK history.'BIG ISSUEBy the end of the last century, jazz music was con...
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Jaco

The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius

de Bill Milkowski ...

Narrado por Michael Butler Murray ...

Completo

15 hora

A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&B, rock, and funk.From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age thirty-five, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&B, rock, and funk.From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age thirty-five, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest
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Brotherhood in Rhythm

The Jazz Tap Dancing of the Nicholas Brothers, 20th Anniversary Edition

de Constance Valis Hill ...

Narrado por Greg Campbell ...

Completo

11 hora 41 minutos

When the Nicholas Brothers danced, uptown at the Cotton Club, downtown at the Roxy, in segregated movie theatres in the South, and dance halls across the country, audiences cheered, clapped, stomped their feet, and shouted out uncontrollably. Their exuberant style of American theatrical dance—a melding of jazz, tap, acrobatics, black vernacular dance, and witty repartee—was dazzling. Though ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

When the Nicholas Brothers danced, uptown at the Cotton Club, downtown at the Roxy, in segregated movie theatres in the South, and dance halls across the country, audiences cheered, clapped, stomped their feet, and shouted out uncontrollably. Their exuberant style of American theatrical dance—a melding of jazz, tap, acrobatics, black vernacular dance, and witty repartee—was dazzling. Though
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Miles Davis' Bitches Brew

de George Grella Jr. ...

Narrado por Jaime Lincoln Smith ...

Series series 33 1/3
Completo

3 hora 10 minutos

It was 1969, and Miles Davis, prince of cool, was on the edge of being left behind by a dynamic generation of young musicians, an important handful of whom had been in his band. Rock music was flying off in every direction, just as America itself seemed about to split at its seams. Following the circumscribed grooves and ambiance of In A Silent Way; coming off a tour with a burning new quintet ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

It was 1969, and Miles Davis, prince of cool, was on the edge of being left behind by a dynamic generation of young musicians, an important handful of whom had been in his band. Rock music was flying off in every direction, just as America itself seemed about to split at its seams. Following the circumscribed grooves and ambiance of In A Silent Way; coming off a tour with a burning new quintet
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絲絨邊界的呼吸 Between Breath and Velvet - Bossa Nova

de Neo VX ...

Narrado por Neo VX ...

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34 minutos

《絲絨邊界的呼吸》是一張以 Bossa Nova Ballad 為核心的深夜專輯。以極近距離女聲、絲絨般的和聲與緩慢擺盪的節奏，捕捉呼吸與沉默之間的情感流動。每一首歌都在低光裡輕聲展開，溫柔、克制，卻真實動人。作者：Neo VX 創立於2025年，「以科技帶來音樂的全新溫暖方式」。Neo VX 把複雜的科技，悄悄藏在背後，只留下溫柔的聲音。靈感像遊戲一樣自然出現，讓科技與創意一起，陪伴每一段安心、溫暖的時光。章節：01 在未完成裡擁我 Hold Me in the Almost02 霓虹下的靜默告白 Quiet Confession Under Neon03 後視鏡裡的餘光 Rearview Glow04 柔焦 Soft Focus05 棉色天空的記憶 Cotton Sky Memory06 停在此刻 Stay Where You Are07 午夜的貝果 Bagel at ... Leer más

$6.33 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

《絲絨邊界的呼吸》是一張以 Bossa Nova Ballad 為核心的深夜專輯。以極近距離女聲、絲絨般的和聲與緩慢擺盪的節奏，捕捉呼吸與沉默之間的情感流動。每一首歌都在低光裡輕聲展開，溫柔、克制，卻真實動人。作者：Neo VX 創立於2025年，「以科技帶來音樂的全新溫暖方式」。Neo VX 把複雜的科技，悄悄藏在背後，只留下溫柔的聲音。靈感像遊戲一樣自然出現，讓科技與創意一起，陪伴每一段安心、溫暖的時光。章節：01 在未完成裡擁我 Hold Me in the Almost02 霓虹下的靜默告白 Quiet Confession Under Neon03 後視鏡裡的餘光 Rearview Glow04 柔焦 Soft Focus05 棉色天空的記憶 Cotton Sky Memory06 停在此刻 Stay Where You Are07 午夜的貝果 Bagel at
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The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins

de Sonny Rollins ...

Narrado por David Sadzin ...

Completo

4 hora 31 minutos

Sonny Rollins is one of the towering masters of American music, a virtuoso of the saxophone, and an unequaled improviser whose live performances are legendary and who has reshaped modern jazz over the course of a career lasting more than sixty years. A turning point in that legendary career came in 1959, when Rollins stepped back from performing and recording to begin a new regime of musical ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Sonny Rollins is one of the towering masters of American music, a virtuoso of the saxophone, and an unequaled improviser whose live performances are legendary and who has reshaped modern jazz over the course of a career lasting more than sixty years. A turning point in that legendary career came in 1959, when Rollins stepped back from performing and recording to begin a new regime of musical
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Jazz

Een hoorcollege over stijlen en muzikale ontwikkelingen in jazz van 1900 tot nu

de Vera Vingerhoeds ...

Narrado por Vera Vingerhoeds ...

Completo

5 hora 45 minutos

In haar hoorcollege over 120 jaar stijlen en substijlen in jazz en in de geïmproviseerde muziek geeft Vera Vingerhoeds inzicht in de muzikale ontwikkelingen in jazz. Wat is jazz? Hoe ontwikkelen zich nieuwe vormen van jazz? Welke muzikale ingrediënten zijn kenmerkend voor een stijl? Hoe wordt er geïmproviseerd? Van worksongs en blues via swing, bebop en free jazz naar postbop, fusion, wereldjazz ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In haar hoorcollege over 120 jaar stijlen en substijlen in jazz en in de geïmproviseerde muziek geeft Vera Vingerhoeds inzicht in de muzikale ontwikkelingen in jazz. Wat is jazz? Hoe ontwikkelen zich nieuwe vormen van jazz? Welke muzikale ingrediënten zijn kenmerkend voor een stijl? Hoe wordt er geïmproviseerd? Van worksongs en blues via swing, bebop en free jazz naar postbop, fusion, wereldjazz
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